Verify before you go. Details come from state agency records and may be out of date. Check local conditions, closures and fees with the managing agency before launching. Not for navigation.
NASA Kennedy Athletic, Recreational & Social (KARS) Park Kayal Launch Beach (PERMIT REQUIRED)
| Water body | Banana River |
|---|---|
| Water type | Salt or Brackish Water |
| County | Brevard |
| City | Merritt Island |
| Address / directions | 1300 East Haul Road |
| Ramp type | Hand Launch Only |
| Amenities | Restroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: No Dock; No Accommodations for Accessibility |
| Fee | Yes $5 (Attendant) |
| Parking | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil; trailer spaces 2; vehicle spaces 6 |
| Hours | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Owner / manager | NASA - Kennedy Space Center |
| Source ID | BV00021AA |
| Coordinates | 28.44135, -80.65826 · OpenStreetMap |
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Source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov), live.
Nearest water gauge
St. Johns River Near Cocoa, Fl (USGS 02232400), about 13.9 mi away. It may be on a different water body.
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Source: U.S. Geological Survey instantaneous values, live, provisional.
Marinas and boat fuel nearby
- SpaceX Barge Dock (marina) — 2.7 mi
- Ocean Club Marina Port Canaveral (marina) — 2.9 mi
- Cape Marina (marina) — 3.0 mi
- Sunrise Marina (marina) — 3.5 mi
- Cape Crossing Marina (marina) — 3.8 mi
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not verified; call ahead.
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Nearest listed sites
- Kings Park Kayak Access — 2.2 mi
- Kelly Park East - Sailboat Ramp — 2.6 mi
- Kelly Park East - Paddlecraft Launch — 2.7 mi