Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 PM)
- Water level
- 4.36 ft
- Tide
- 1.056 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 11.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Little Manatee River
Updated 18 min agoSource: USGS station 02300500 — LITTLE MANATEE RIVER AT US 301 NEAR WIMAUMA, FL · 2.1 mi from Little Manatee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 16
local timeWaxing Crescent (6% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Little Manatee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.675646, -82.375743 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) is a public boat launch providing access to Little Manatee River in Florida at coordinates 27.67565, -82.37574. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) is a public boat launch on Little Manatee 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: Canoe Shoreline Launch, restrooms: Flush Toilet, trailer parking: 6 spaces. 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 launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Little Manatee River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Canoe Shoreline Launch |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Is Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) free to use?
Yes, Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) access?
Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) provides boat launch access to Little Manatee River in Florida.
How do I get to Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)?
Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) is located at coordinates 27.675646, -82.375743 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
The area surrounding Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.