Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:29 PM
- Water level
- 0.84 ft
- Tide
- 0.758 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 · 9.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hillsborough River
Updated 44 min agoSource: USGS station 02303000 — HILLSBOROUGH RV AT STATE PARK NR ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · 0.3 mi from Hillsborough River
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hillsborough River Boat Ramp
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hillsborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.054651, -82.364152 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hillsborough River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida at coordinates 28.05465, -82.36415. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Hillsborough River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Hillsborough River in Tampa, 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, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: Flush Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 ramp near Tampa • public launch in Hillsborough • fishing access on Hillsborough River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Daily, Sunrise to Sunset |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Temple Terrace |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hillsborough River Boat Ramp
Is Hillsborough River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hillsborough River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Tampa, Florida.
What water does Hillsborough River Boat Ramp access?
Hillsborough River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.
How do I get to Hillsborough River Boat Ramp?
Hillsborough River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.054651, -82.364152 in Tampa, 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
The area surrounding Hillsborough River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.