Tucked on Tolomato River / St. Augustine Inlet, Vilano Public Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Saint Johns County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- Saint Johns
- City
- Saint Augustine
- Waterbody
- Tolomato River / St. Augustine Inlet
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Mix of Paved and Not Paved
- Trailer parking
- 64
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Saint Johns County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 101 Vilano Causeway, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084 · Coordinates: 29.911917, -81.308625
Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is St. Augustine Beach, about 5 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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