For Miami-Dade County anglers, Herbert Hoover Homestead Bayfront Park - Boat Ramp is a go-to saltwater ramp on Biscayne Bay. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. With 10 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Homestead
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Boat Ramp Within Marina
- Launch lanes
- 10
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 56
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Miami-Dade County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Address: 9698 SW 328th Street (north Canal Drive), Homestead, FL, 33033 · Coordinates: 25.462537, -80.338251
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 Virginia Key, Biscayne Bay, about 22 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Biscayne Bay
Heading out from Herbert Hoover Homestead Bayfront 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.