Helen Mellon Schmidt Park offers waterfront access to the Matanzas River on Rattlesnake Island with a serene, natural setting ideal for kayaking and fishing. The park features a dirt parking lot, port-a-johns, on-shore fishing access, and approximately 0.

6 miles of paved and unpaved roads, with operations from dawn to dusk. Located just south of Fort Matanzas National Monument, this free access point is perfect for paddlers and anglers seeking a tranquil paddling or fishing experience.