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Located on SR 520 in Brevard County, James G. Bourbeau Park offers convenient public access to the St. Johns River with a 2-lane boat ramp and dock facilities. This 194-acre community park serves as a popular staging area for fishing tournaments and recreational boating, making it a well-established launch point for the region.
The park includes restrooms, a picnic pavilion, and parking for 15 cars and boat trailers—adequate for day-use paddlers and small group outings. The St. Johns River at this location provides excellent freshwater paddling opportunities, with the nearby St. Johns National Wildlife Refuge offering additional exploration potential for kayakers and canoeists interested in wildlife viewing. This is a straightforward, no-frills access point ideal for launching onto the river for day trips or fishing excursions.