Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Tide
- 1.03 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726674 — East Bay · 18.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Alafia River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.800779, -82.144924 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to Alafia River in Florida at coordinates 27.80078, -82.14492. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access is a public boat launch on Alafia River in Hillsborough County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include hours: 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year, Fee required, managed by: Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Alafia River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
|---|---|
| Fee | Fee required |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access
Is Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access access?
Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Alafia River in Florida.
How do I get to Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access?
Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access is located at coordinates 27.800779, -82.144924 in Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.6 mi of Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.