Paddle launch · Tampa · Hillsborough County
Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock
Double Branch Creek · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock
About this ramp
Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Tampa, Hillsborough County on Double Branch Creek, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Hillsborough County.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a canoe launch dock surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is a canoe launch dock.
Fees, parking and hours
The launch fee is $2. Pay the attendant on site. Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Amenities: picnic.
Fishing
2 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Courtney Campbell Site (Bay)
3.7 mi
- Depth
- 16 ft
- Relief
- 8 ft
- GPS
- 27° 57.750' N, 82° 36.860' W
- Material
- Pilings
Howard Franklin Site (Bay)
8.6 mi
- Depth
- 16 ft
- Relief
- 8 ft
- GPS
- 27° 54.630' N, 82° 33.230' W
- Material
- Rubble Bridge
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.