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Helen Mellon Schmidt Park Paddlecraft Access #1
Hand Launch Only on Matanzas River, St. Johns County.
| Status | Open for Business |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand Launch Only |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Run by | Saint Johns County |
| Hours | Dusk to Dawn |
| Fee | Free |
| Fee collection | None |
| Ramp surface | Sand Kayak Beach, Good to Excellent |
| Dock | No Dock |
| Car parking | 36 spaces |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil, Good |
| Restroom | Portable Toilet |
| Water | Matanzas River · Salt or Brackish Water |
| Address | Summer Island Drive, St. Augustine, 32080 |
| Phone | N/A |
From FWC's Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (ramp SJ00265GM), read November 6, 2026.