Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Water level
- 1.38 ft
- Tide
- 1.089 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 · 4.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hillsborough River
Updated 55 min agoSource: USGS station 02303000 — HILLSBOROUGH RV AT STATE PARK NR ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · 0.3 mi from Hillsborough River
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Hillsborough River Boat Ramp
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hillsborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.962771, -82.473466 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| 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 27.96277, -82.47347. 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: 1, 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.
Related: boat ramp near Tampa • public launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Hillsborough River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Fee | $10 |
| Managed By | Private Business |
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 27.962771, -82.473466 in Tampa, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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