South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.297 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 · 17.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | South Prong Alafia River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.866185, -82.146046 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to South Prong Alafia River in Florida at coordinates 27.86619, -82.14605. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on South Prong 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 ramp surface: Concrete, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 • fishing access on South Prong Alafia River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Fee | $2 |
| Managed By | Hillsborough County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp
Is South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp access?
South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to South Prong Alafia River in Florida.
How do I get to South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp?
South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.866185, -82.146046 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 7.2 mi of South Prong Alafia River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.