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Manatee River boat ramps

10 open ramps and launches on Manatee River, from Bradenton, Palmetto, Parrish, Ellenton.

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Boat ramps5
Paddle launches5
Free7
Trailer spaces78
WaterFresh and salt

Boat ramps

Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp Manatee River · River Free1 lane8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Highland Shores Public Boat Ramp Manatee River · River Free1 lane8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) Manatee River · River $61 lane12 trailer spacesFreshwater Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (Limited Parking) Manatee River · River Free3 lanes18 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Warner's Bayou Public Boat Ramp Manatee River · Bay or lagoon Free3 lanes24 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water

Kayak and paddle launches

Hand launch sites for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards: no trailer ramp.

Emerson Point Preserve - Canoe/Kayak Dock Manatee River · Bay or lagoon Salt or Brackish Water Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach Manatee River · Bay or lagoon FreeSalt or Brackish Water Rye Preserve Kayak Access Manatee River · River Freshwater Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch Manatee River · River FreeSalt or Brackish Water Warner's Bayou Kayak Launch Manatee River · Bay or lagoon Free8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water

Source: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory.