Sandsprit Park Boat Ramp sits on Manatee Pocket and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Martin County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 5 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Martin
- City
- Stuart
- Waterbody
- Manatee Pocket
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 5
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 134
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Martin County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 3443 SE St Lucie Boulevard, Stuart, FL, 34997 · Coordinates: 27.162432, -80.194719
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
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 Pga Boulevard Bridge, ICWW, about 23 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Manatee Pocket
Heading out from Sandsprit Park Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.