Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Bairs Cove is a boat ramp on Indian River Lagoon located near Mims, Brevard County, Florida. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Mims, about 6.1 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site, 0.3 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 28.733017, -80.756895 |
|---|---|
| County | Brevard County |
| Waterbody | Indian River Lagoon (lagoon) |
| Launch type | Stand Alone Ramp |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | Concrete |
| Trailer parking spaces | 30 |
| Fee | Yes ($10.00) |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Hours / season | 24 Hours, for launching and retrieving only, Except when space launches require closure |
| Dock | Both Launch and Staging Dock |
| Managed by | United States Fish and Wildlife Service |
| More info | www.fws.gov/refuge/Merritt_Island/visit/plan_your_visit.html |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site0.3 mi
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Scherry Canal Primitive Launch1.0 mi
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point1.6 mi
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Beacon 42 Boat Ramp1.7 mi
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Dummit Cove Canoe Launch (Sendler Education Outpost)2.1 mi
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points2.6 mi
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) public boat access data (site BV70020KU) · OpenStreetMap node 2285152919. All sources. Report a correction.