Matheson Hammock County Park - Boat Ramp sits on Biscayne Bay and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Miami-Dade 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 11 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: Miami
Waterbody: Biscayne Bay
Water type: Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type: Boat Ramp Within Marina
Launch lanes: 11
Ramp surface: Concrete
Dock: Launch Dock
Parking surface: Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking: 120
Restroom: Flush Toilet
Fee required: Yes
Managed by: Miami-Dade County
Status: Open for Business
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Address: 9610 Old Cuter Road, Miami, FL, 33156 · Coordinates: 25.678803, -80.260494

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 7 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

High tide

12:30 AM

1.948 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

6:33 AM

0.126 ft (MLLW)

High tide

12:44 PM

1.799 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

6:46 PM

0.045 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Gear for a day on Biscayne Bay

Heading out from Matheson Hammock County 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.

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8723214. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.