Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Tide
- 1.535 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 8725520 — Fort Myers · 22.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeFirst Quarter (64% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Prairie Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.974470, -81.889907 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charlotte County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Prairie Creek in Florida at coordinates 26.97447, -81.88991. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Prairie Creek in Charlotte 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: 1, restrooms: Composting Toilet. 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 Charlotte County • fishing access on Prairie Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Composting Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 14 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | $0.75 |
| Managed By | Charlotte County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp
Is Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp access?
Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Prairie Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp?
Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 26.974470, -81.889907 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 7.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.