Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:44 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 2.09 ft
- Tide
- 0.482 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 · 3.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Hillsborough River
Updated 59 min agoSource: USGS station 02303000 — HILLSBOROUGH RV AT STATE PARK NR ZEPHYRHILLS, FL · 0.3 mi from Hillsborough River
Launch Light & Moon — September 7
local timeWaning Crescent (16% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hillsborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.955608, -82.465283 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch providing access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida at coordinates 27.95561, -82.46528. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock 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 managed by: City of Tampa. 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 County • fishing access on Hillsborough River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Managed By | City of Tampa |
|---|
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
Is Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock free to use?
Yes, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch with free access in Tampa, Florida.
What water does Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock access?
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock provides boat launch access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.
How do I get to Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock?
Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is located at coordinates 27.955608, -82.465283 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.