You'll find La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability) in Islamorada. It's a public boat ramp. Miami is the nearest big city, about 66 miles away. The next public ramp is Islamorada - East Ridge Road Public Boat Ramp (No Parking - Small Boats Only) in Islamorada, about 5.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Islamorada, FL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability), check closures with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability) is in Islamorada, Florida. The directions button above routes you to the pin for La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability).
Fees for La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability) are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at La Siesta Resort Bayside Marina (Call Ahead to Confirm Availability). The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch in Tavernier, about 9.8 miles away.
Islamorada - East Ridge Road Public Boat Ramp (No Parking - Small Boats Only) in Islamorada (5.9 miles), Islamorada Founders Park and Public Boat Ramp in Tavernier (6.4 miles) and Plantation Tropical Preserve Paddle Craft Launch in Tavernier (9.8 miles).
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