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Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock (4802 North River Boulevard)

Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River · River · Salt or Brackish Water

WaterSalt or brackish

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock (4802 North River Boulevard)

Aerial view of Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock (4802 North River Boulevard)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock (4802 North River Boulevard) is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Tampa, Hillsborough County on Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Tampa.

Fishing

3 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Ballast Point Pier (Bay)

7.0 mi

Depth
8 ft
Relief
5 ft
GPS
27° 53.273' N, 82° 28.749' W
Material
Pilings

Howard Franklin Site (Bay)

7.5 mi

Depth
16 ft
Relief
8 ft
GPS
27° 54.630' N, 82° 33.230' W
Material
Rubble Bridge

Courtney Campbell Site (Bay)

9.1 mi

Depth
16 ft
Relief
8 ft
GPS
27° 57.750' N, 82° 36.860' W
Material
Pilings

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

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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