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Free boat ramps in Tampa

10 ramps and launches in Tampa listed as free by the FWC. Parking rules can still apply: check the ramp page.

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Boat ramps7
Paddle launches3
Free10
Trailer spaces82
WaterFresh and salt

Boat ramps

Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay · Bay or lagoon Free1 lane4 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Davis Island Public Boat Ramp Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay · Bay or lagoon Free4 lanes24 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Lowry Park Public Boat Ramp Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River · River Free2 lanes20 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Picnic Island Park - Public Boat Ramp Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore · Bay or lagoon Free2 lanes13 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water Riverhills Park Boat Ramp - City of Temple Terrace Hillsborough River · River Free2 lanes10 trailer spacesFreshwater Rotary Riverfront Park - City of Temple Terrace Hillsborough River · River Free2 lanes8 trailer spacesFreshwater Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) Double Branch · Bay or lagoon Free1 lane3 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water

Kayak and paddle launches

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

Cypress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore · Bay or lagoon FreeSalt or Brackish Water Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore · Bay or lagoon FreeSalt or Brackish Water Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore · Bay or lagoon FreeSalt or Brackish Water

Source: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory.