Boat ramp · Palmetto · Manatee County
Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (Limited Parking)
Manatee River · River · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.014(2)(b)6.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (Limited Parking)
About this ramp
Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (Limited Parking) is a boat ramp in Palmetto, Manatee County on Manatee River, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Palmetto.
Launching
The ramp has 3 lanes with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 18 trailer spaces and 5 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Amenities: lighting, picnic.
Fishing
52 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Manatee River-Emerson Point,04-18
4.6 mi
- Depth
- 10 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 27° 31.836' N, 82° 38.767' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (81)
Southeast Tampa, 04-12
6.5 mi
- Depth
- 14 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 27° 32.917' N, 82° 40.291' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (81)
Southeast Tampa Bay, Site 01-07 Reefballs
6.5 mi
- Depth
- 15 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 27° 32.899' N, 82° 40.342' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (175)
Southeast Tampa Bay Bridge Reef
6.6 mi
- Depth
- 15 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 27° 32.869' N, 82° 40.426' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans and Rubble
Show all 52 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee River-Emerson Point,04-18 | 4.6 mi | 10 ft | 27° 31.836' N, 82° 38.767' W |
| Southeast Tampa, 04-12 | 6.5 mi | 14 ft | 27° 32.917' N, 82° 40.291' W |
| Southeast Tampa Bay, Site 01-07 Reefballs | 6.5 mi | 15 ft | 27° 32.899' N, 82° 40.342' W |
| Southeast Tampa Bay Bridge Reef | 6.6 mi | 15 ft | 27° 32.869' N, 82° 40.426' W |
| Bayshore North 3 | 7.3 mi | 10 ft | 27° 24.503' N, 82° 36.123' W |
| Bayshore-North Reefballs, 04-10 | 7.3 mi | 10 ft | 27° 24.491' N, 82° 36.095' W |
| Bayshore North SBEP2024 | 7.4 mi | 10 ft | 27° 24.493' N, 82° 36.233' W |
| Bayshore South 1 | 7.9 mi | 11 ft | 27° 23.941' N, 82° 35.633' W |
| Bayshore South SBEP2024 | 7.9 mi | 10 ft | 27° 23.897' N, 82° 35.623' W |
| Bayshore South 2 | 7.9 mi | 11 ft | 27° 23.871' N, 82° 35.619' W |
| Whale Key Reef SBEP2024 | 8.5 mi | 10 ft | 27° 23.512' N, 82° 36.233' W |
| Whale Key 5 | 8.5 mi | 10 ft | 27° 23.502' N, 82° 36.251' W |
| Whale Key 4 | 8.5 mi | 10 ft | 27° 23.489' N, 82° 36.254' W |
| The Bulkhead Reef,04-12 | 8.6 mi | 15 ft | 27° 33.207' N, 82° 42.368' W |
| 2011 Florida Limestonebeach Reef North | 8.6 mi | 17 ft | 27° 27.184' N, 82° 41.882' W |
| 2011 Florida Limestonebeach Reef South | 8.7 mi | 17 ft | 27° 27.082' N, 82° 41.866' W |
| Near Shore Reef | 8.7 mi | 16 ft | 27° 26.981' N, 82° 41.816' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.0 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.998' N, 82° 35.937' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.0 mi | 11 ft | 27° 22.994' N, 82° 35.938' W |
| Walker Reef -Nep Site (Bay) | 9.1 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.894' N, 82° 35.876' W |
| Walker Reef-4H Site (Bay) | 9.1 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.879' N, 82° 35.824' W |
| Walker Reef 2024 | 9.2 mi | 13 ft | 27° 22.781' N, 82° 35.758' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.3 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.685' N, 82° 35.539' W |
| Walker Reef-Center Site (Bay) | 9.3 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.671' N, 82° 35.717' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.4 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.678' N, 82° 36.013' W |
| Module #1 | 9.4 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.608' N, 82° 35.630' W |
| Eternal Reef #6 | 9.4 mi | 14 ft | 27° 22.574' N, 82° 35.589' W |
| Younkmon Reef | 9.4 mi | 14 ft | 27° 22.571' N, 82° 35.593' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.5 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.504' N, 82° 35.691' W |
| Walker's Reef 2026 | 9.6 mi | 14 ft | 27° 22.435' N, 82° 35.576' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.7 mi | 11 ft | 27° 22.363' N, 82° 35.581' W |
| Walker Reef (Bay) | 9.7 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.291' N, 82° 35.50' W |
| Hart Family Reef (#2) (Bay) | 9.9 mi | 10 ft | 27° 22.113' N, 82° 34.498' W |
| 1 Mile Reef | 9.9 mi | 27 ft | 27° 29.50' N, 82° 44.00' W |
| Hart's Family Reef | 9.9 mi | 11 ft | 27° 22.099' N, 82° 34.463' W |
| Girl Scout Site | 9.9 mi | 13 ft | 27° 22.091' N, 82° 34.474' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 3-13 | 9.9 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.426' N, 82° 44.00' W |
| H-1 | 9.9 mi | 13 ft | 27° 22.088' N, 82° 34.510' W |
| Hart's Family Reef | 9.9 mi | 14 ft | 27° 22.079' N, 82° 34.513' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 05-6 | 9.9 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.336' N, 82° 44.00' W |
| Hart Family Reef #2 (Bay) | 9.9 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.075' N, 82° 34.477' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 05-5 | 9.9 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.315' N, 82° 44.010' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 3-12 | 9.9 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.387' N, 82° 44.038' W |
| Hart's Family Reef 2024 | 10.0 mi | 12 ft | 27° 22.037' N, 82° 34.535' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 05-4 | 10.0 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.315' N, 82° 44.050' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 03-ER | 10.0 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.410' N, 82° 44.080' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 3-10 | 10.0 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.387' N, 82° 44.077' W |
| Hart Family Reef (#2) (Bay) | 10.0 mi | 10 ft | 27° 22.017' N, 82° 34.574' W |
| Hart Family Reef (#2) (Bay) | 10.0 mi | 10 ft | 27° 22.015' N, 82° 34.574' W |
| Hart Family Reef (#2) (Bay) | 10.0 mi | 10 ft | 27° 22.015' N, 82° 34.576' W |
| Hart Family Reef (#2) (Bay) | 10.0 mi | 10 ft | 27° 22.012' N, 82° 34.574' W |
| 1 Mile Reef, Site 05-7 | 10.0 mi | 22 ft | 27° 29.370' N, 82° 44.080' W |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.