Haulover Boat Ramp Guide: Fees, Hours & Launch Tips
By Scott Blaine Hoffman · November 15, 2026 · 5 min read
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If you keep your boat on a trailer in Aventura, Sunny Isles or North Miami Beach, the Haulover boat ramp is the launch you will use most. It sits inside Haulover Park on the barrier island between Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles, a short idle from Haulover Inlet, Biscayne Bay and the sandbar. This guide covers fees, hours, parking and the habits that make a busy weekend launch go smoothly.
Where the Haulover boat ramp is
The ramps are part of the county's Bill Bird Marina at Haulover Park, at 10800 Collins Avenue. Miami-Dade Parks describes the marina as sitting between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, which is exactly why trailer boaters like it: you can be through the inlet and offshore, or anchored at the sandbar, within minutes of launching. See our Haulover Park Boat Ramps listing and the Haulover & Bal Harbour area page for nearby businesses.
From Aventura, the usual route is east on the William Lehman Causeway or Sunny Isles Boulevard to Collins Avenue, then south to the park entrance on the west (bay) side of Collins.
Launch fees and annual passes
Miami-Dade County sets ramp fees for all of its marina ramps. Under the fee schedule effective October 1, 2025, the rates are:
| Option | Price (plus tax) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle with trailer, Monday–Thursday | $20 per day |
| Vehicle with trailer, Friday–Sunday and holidays | $30 per day |
| Annual boat ramp pass | $360 per year |
| Senior annual decal | $180 per year |
| Annual pass replacement | $27.50 |
The same rates apply at the county's other marina ramps, including Pelican Harbor, Crandon, Matheson Hammock, Black Point and Homestead Bayfront. At weekend prices, 12 launches a year cost about the same as the annual pass, so regular boaters usually come out ahead with it. Qualified disabled veterans who live in Miami-Dade County can apply for a launch and parking pass at no charge; bring proof of residency, your driver's license, vehicle registration and proof of disabled veteran status.
Hours and weekend crowds
According to Miami-Dade Parks, the boat ramps and boat ramp parking lots are open 24 hours, which makes Haulover a good choice for pre-dawn fishing trips. The catch is capacity. The county warns that the park entrance may close on weekends and holidays once the lots fill, and on a calm Saturday with a sandbar crowd that can happen early.
- Weekdays: the easiest launches, with short lines and plenty of trailer spaces.
- Weekends and holidays: arrive early in the morning, or plan a late-afternoon launch after the morning wave has left.
- Holiday weekends: expect the entrance to close at some point. Have a backup plan, such as a rental or a charter.
What else is at the marina
Bill Bird Marina has a fuel dock with gas and diesel, plus a bait and tackle shop, so you can top off and buy bait without trailering it from home. Next door, Haulover Marine Center runs rack dry storage. If hitching up every weekend is getting old, compare dry stack storage options or browse slips for rent around Aventura and Sunny Isles.
The county finished a round of marina and ramp upgrades in early 2026, including elevated parking areas and access roads to cut flooding, two new docks to ease congestion, floating docks in place of fixed ones, and vehicle charging stations.
Ramp etiquette that keeps the line moving
- Prep in the staging area, not on the ramp. Load gear, remove tie-downs, attach dock lines and fenders, and put the drain plug in before you back down.
- Have a plan with your crew. One person handles the boat and one parks the truck. Agree on hand signals before you start.
- Launch and clear the courtesy dock quickly. Tie up only long enough to pick up the driver.
- Retrieve the same way. Drop your crew to get the truck first, then come in when the lane is ready.
- Rinse and drain away from the ramp. Pull fully clear before you strap down and wash off.
A tow membership is cheap insurance on a trailer boat, since a dead battery at the ramp or a breakdown near the inlet happens to everyone eventually. BoatUS offers on-water towing plans, and West Marine stocks trailer bearings, winch straps and spare lights for pre-season maintenance.
Leaving the ramp: inlet, manatees and depths
The ramps are close to Haulover Inlet, which can be rough when an outgoing tide meets an east or northeast wind. Read our guide to Haulover Inlet and the bridges before your first run, and check conditions before you commit.
From November 15 through April 30, seasonal manatee protection zones apply in parts of Miami-Dade waters. Watch for posted signs as you leave the marina, and see our Miami-Dade manatee zone guide. Florida also requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 to carry a Boating Safety Education ID card to operate a vessel with 10 horsepower or more.
Other launch options near Aventura
- Oleta River State Park: the Oleta launch is for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards only. Florida State Parks lists paddlecraft launches but no ramp for trailered powerboats.
- Pelican Harbor Marina: the county ramp on the 79th Street Causeway is the next public option south, with the same county launch rates.
See the full boat ramp directory for current details.
Selling the trailer boat, or skipping the ramp
Plenty of local owners eventually trade the trailer for a slip, or the reverse. If you're ready to move on, list your boat for sale on Aventura Boating, where buyers searching around Aventura and Sunny Isles will see it. Slip owners can also list a slip for rent. And if you only boat a few times a season, a peer-to-peer rental through Boatsetter or our boat rental directory can cost less than owning.
FAQ
How much does it cost to launch at Haulover?
Under the county schedule effective October 1, 2025, launching with a trailer costs $20 Monday through Thursday and $30 Friday through Sunday and on holidays, plus tax. An annual pass is $360, or $180 for seniors.
Is the Haulover boat ramp open 24 hours?
Yes. Miami-Dade Parks says the boat ramps and ramp parking lots are open 24 hours, but the park entrance may close on busy weekends and holidays once parking is full.
Can I launch a powerboat at Oleta River State Park?
No. Oleta's launches are for paddlecraft. The closest public trailer ramp for Aventura boaters is at Haulover Park, with Pelican Harbor as the next county option to the south.
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