Located on South Lake in Hollywood, 7.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Rated 4.8/5 from 18 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
The 8 Best Boat Ramps Near Fort Lauderdale, FL (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Fort Lauderdale by real boater reviews. The top pick: Holland Park Boat Ramp in Hollywood, rated 4.8/5 from 18 Google reviews (7.2 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 5 waterbodies.
Located on Snook Creek in Fort Lauderdale, 2.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Rated 4.6/5 from 38 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Atlantic Ocean in Pompano Beach, 9.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 1,006 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.5/5 (1006)9.3 mi from Fort LauderdaleAtlantic Oceanpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on South Lake in Hollywood, 7.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 160 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Atlantic Ocean in Hollywood, 3.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Rated 4.5/5 from 2 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Cliff Lake in Fort Lauderdale, 1.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 201 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Located on Dania Cut-Off Canal in Dania Beach, 4.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Rated 4.3/5 from 84 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
★ 4.3/5 (84)4.7 mi from Fort LauderdaleDania Cut-Off Canalpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Snook Creek in Oakland Park, 2.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale. Rated 4.3/5 from 22 Google reviews. Public access. Tidal location: check the tide tables before launching at low water.
Launching Around Fort Lauderdale? Watch the Tide
8 of the top 10 ramps near Fort Lauderdale are tidal. At low water, short or shallow ramps can leave your trailer wheels-deep with the prop in the mud. Every tidal ramp page on BoatLaunchMap shows live NOAA tide readings — check before you tow.
Fort Lauderdale Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Fort Lauderdale?▾
Holland Park Boat Ramp in Hollywood is the highest-rated boat ramp near Fort Lauderdale, with a 4.8/5 Google rating from 18 reviews, 7.2 miles from the city center on South Lake.
How many boat ramps are near Fort Lauderdale?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. 8 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Fort Lauderdale?▾
Top-rated launches near Fort Lauderdale put you on South Lake, Snook Creek, Atlantic Ocean, Cliff Lake, Dania Cut-Off Canal.
Do I need to worry about tides at Fort Lauderdale boat ramps?▾
Yes — 8 of the top 10 ramps near Fort Lauderdale are tidal. At low tide, shallow ramps can leave trailers short of the water. Each BoatLaunchMap ramp page shows live tide data for tidal locations, so check conditions before you tow.