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Little Talbot Island State Park - Kayak Amelia Non-Motorized Launch
| Water body | Simpson Creek |
|---|---|
| Water type | Salt or Brackish Water |
| County | Duval |
| City | Jacksonville |
| Address / directions | 13030 Heckscher Drive |
| Ramp type | Hand Launch Only |
| Amenities | Restroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: Unknown; Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Fee | Yes $5 (Attendant) |
| Parking | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil; trailer spaces 4; vehicle spaces 20 |
| Hours | 9AM to 5PM |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Owner / manager | Private Business |
| Agency notes | Status 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 ID | DU76585SG |
| Coordinates | 30.46146, -81.42763 · OpenStreetMap |

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Nearest water gauge
Clapboard Creek Nr Jacksonville, Fl (USGS 02246825), about 5.5 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
- Morningstar Marina (marina) — 4.5 mi
- Jim King Marina (marina) — 4.9 mi
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Not verified; call ahead.
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