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**Location & Access:**
Bessie Creek Public Boat Ramp is located in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, providing public access to Bessie Creek (C-23), a freshwater waterway in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region. To reach the ramp, take SR 714 west from the Florida Turnpike/SR 714 intersection near Stuart for 1.0 mile, turn right onto SW Citrus Boulevard for 2.1 miles, then turn right onto Boat Ramp Road and continue 2.3 miles to the facility.
**Facility & Usage:**
This government-owned ramp is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and South Florida Water Management District, ensuring public access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The ramp provides a convenient launch point for exploring Bessie Creek and the connected waterway system in the area. Paddlers should be prepared for freshwater conditions typical of South Florida's canal and creek systems.