Are there free boat ramps in Hillsborough County, Florida?

Yes — 48 public boat ramps in Hillsborough County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Hillsborough County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Hillsborough County, FL

There are 48 free, public boat launches in Hillsborough County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Hillsborough County (48)

All free public boat launches in Hillsborough County (48)

E.G. Simmons Boat Ramp

Gulf of America Boat Ramp

Canoe Landing

Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch

Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp

Sun City Heritage Park Canoe Launch

Sun City Heritage Park Boat Ramp - Closed

Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp

Baker Creek Boat Ramp Park

Causeway Boat Ramp

Riverview Civic Center and Boat Ramp

Wildcat Park Boat Ramp

Little Manatee River Boat Ramp

Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp

Lettuce Lake Dock

Kayak and Canoe Launch

Domino Park Boat Ramp

Lowry Park Boat Ramp

Gandy Boat Ramp

Gulf of America Boat Ramp

Hillsborough River Boat Ramp

Gulf of America Boat Ramp

Williams Park Boat Ramp

Davis Island Boat Ramp

Tampa Bypass Canal - Harney Park Boat Ramp

Riverhills Boat Ramp

Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)

Brandon Boat Ramp

Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock

Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)

Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access

Lake Park - Lake Catherine Canoe Launch

Lake Park - Lake Starvation Canoe Launch

Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch

Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp

Lake Park - Lake Starvation Small Boat Launch

Dead River Park Canoe Landing - South (Hillsborough River)

Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 3 Canoe Launch

Trout Creek Park Canoe Launch

Dead River Park Canoe Landing - North (Hillsborough River)

Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Lake Rogers Park Canoe Access

Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Cyoress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch

Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach

Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Edward Medard Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch

Lithia Springs Park Canoe Launch

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