Paddle launch · North Port · Sarasota County

North Port Blueways - North Port Marina Park - Kayak Launch Dock

Markham Waterway · River · Salt or Brackish Water

WaterSalt or brackish

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.026(3)(a)2.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About North Port Blueways - North Port Marina Park - Kayak Launch Dock

Aerial view of North Port Blueways - North Port Marina Park - Kayak Launch Dock
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

North Port Blueways - North Port Marina Park - Kayak Launch Dock is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in North Port, Sarasota County on Markham Waterway, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of North Port.

Launching

There is a floating dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Hours: Daytime Use Only.

Official page

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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