Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend) and Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend)
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Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend) vs Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend)

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Miami Dade County, Florida.

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
24 Hours
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Small Canal along Tamiami Trail
Tamiami Canal and Conservation Area 3A South
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
12 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.8 Primitive Boat Ramp (40 Mile Bend) and Everglades WMA - Tamiami Trail at Mile 39.1 (S-12-A or Forty Mile Bend) provide public access in Miami Dade County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.

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