Southern Boat Ramps

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Little Talbot Island State Park - Kayak Amelia Non-Motorized Launch

Water bodySimpson Creek
Water typeSalt or Brackish Water
CountyDuval
CityJacksonville
Address / directions13030 Heckscher Drive
Ramp typeHand Launch Only
AmenitiesRestroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: Unknown; Moderate Level of Accessibility
FeeYes $5 (Attendant)
ParkingNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil; trailer spaces 4; vehicle spaces 20
Hours9AM to 5PM
StatusOpen for Business
Owner / managerPrivate Business
Agency notesStatus comments: Kayak rentals available. $5.00 launch fee for those who bring their own kayak. www.PADL.co or 786-749-6730 12/10/25: Launch dock is closed pending repairs. Launching is available from natural shoreline launch site.
Operational comments: Kayak rentals available. $5.00 launch fee for those who bring their own kayak. www.PADL.co or 786-749-6730 12/10/25: Launch dock is closed pending repairs. Launching is available from natural shoreline launch site.
Source IDDU76585SG
Coordinates30.46146, -81.42763 · OpenStreetMap
Aerial photo of the area around Little Talbot Island State Park - Kayak Amelia Non-Motorized Launch, Duval County
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain). Approx. 400 m wide, centered on listed coordinates.

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Clapboard Creek Nr Jacksonville, Fl (USGS 02246825), about 5.5 mi away. It may be on a different water body.

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