Are there free boat ramps in Pinellas County, Florida?

Yes — 74 public boat ramps in Pinellas 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 Pinellas 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 Pinellas County, FL

There are 74 free, public boat launches in Pinellas 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 Pinellas County (74)

All free public boat launches in Pinellas County (74)

Philippe Park Boat Ramp

Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp

Anclote River Boat Ramp

Clearwater Beach Public Boat Ramp

Crisp Park Boat Ramp

Clearwater Beach Public Boat Ramp

Gulf of America Boat Ramp

Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp and Coastal Area

Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp*

Fort DeSoto Park - Soldier Hole - Kayak Rentals and Launch

Maximo Park Beach Paddlecraft Access

South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access

Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - North

Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - West

Pinellas Bayway - Bunces Pass Bridge Paddlecraft Access

Fort Desoto Park - East Beach Paddlecraft Access

Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski Beach

Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Paddlecraft Beach

Treasure Island 100th Avenue Public Boat Ramp

O'Neill's Marina

Egan Park Ramp

Fred Howard Park - Gulf Beach Kayak Launch

Tarpon Springs Canoe/Kayak Launch

Coquina Key Park Kayak Launch

Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area

Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access

Seminole Boat Ramp

Bay Pines Boat Ramp

County of Pinellas Boat Ramp

Treasure Island Boat Ramp

Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp

Taylor Park Boat Ramp

Oldsmar Boat Ramp

Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp

Clam Bayou Boat Ramp

Sunlit Cove Boat Ramp

Gandy Bridge Kayak Launch

Dunedin Causeway Non-Motorized Watercraft Launching Beach (small sailboats)

Clam Bayou Nature Park - Miriam Street Paddlecraft Launch

Safety Harbor Municipal Marina - Paddlecraft Launch

Mobly Bayou Wilderness Preserve - Bicentennial Park Kayak Dock & Beach

Gulfport East Beach Paddlecraft Access

Philippe Park - Paddlecraft Access Points

Dundedin Hammock Park Paddlecraft Access

Dunedin Causeway Ward Island Non-Motorized Watercraft Launching Beach

Mobbly Beach Park Kayak Launch

Dunedin Causeway PWC Launch Beach

Bay Grove Landings Marina (aka. Jack Willie's) CLOSED

Cross Bayou Canal Canoe/Kayak Launch Dock

Clam Bayou Nature Park - 34th Avenue Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch

North Anclote River Nature Park - Kayak Access East

Treasure Island 84th Avenue Public Boat Ramp

North Anclote River Nature Park - Kayak Access West

Lassing Park Paddlecraft Access

Lake Seminole Park Boat Ramp (Pinellas County)

North Shore Park Beach - Paddlecraft Access

Gandy Bridge Marina (Ramp Closed)

Gordon C. McGough Nature Park - Canoe Launch

Redington Shores Del Bello Park Kayak Launch

Boca Ciega Millennium Park Canoe/Kayak Launch

Largo Central Park Nature Preserve Canoe Launch (No Fishing)

Sand Key Park - Sail Craft Launch Beach

Sand Key Park - Paddlecraft Launch Beach

Gandy Causeway Wayside Beach Paddlecraft Access Points

Indian Rocks 15th Avenue Boat Ramp - Use by Permit Only

St. Pete - 4th Street North Undeveloped Launch Site

Point Pinellas

Demens Landing Boat Ramp

Alligator Lake Boat Ramp

Sutherland Bayou Boat Ramp

Maximo Boat Ramp

Frequently asked questions

Fort De Soto Boat Ramp only 1 floating dock operational at ramp