Morningside Park Public Boat Ramp is a saltwater boat ramp on Biscayne Bay, and it earns its spot in Miami-Dade County thanks to easy access and quick water. Boaters here tend to be a friendly, early-rising bunch — get there at first light and you'll see why. 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.
At a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Miami
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Asphalt
- Dock
- No Docks
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Trailer parking
- 24
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Miami
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Address: 750 Northeast 55th Terrace, Miami, FL, 33137 · Coordinates: 25.823218, -80.178567
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 6 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Biscayne Bay
Heading out from Morningside Park Public 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.