Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- 2.56 ft
- Tide
- 2.618 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 8726384 — Port Manatee · 20.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Cooper Creek
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 07053690 — Turkey Creek near Hollister, MO · 3.4 mi from Cooper Creek
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)
| Location | Belspur, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cooper Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.357685, -82.448733 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) is a public boat launch providing access to Cooper Creek in Belspur, Florida at coordinates 27.35769, -82.44873. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) is a public boat launch on Cooper Creek in Belspur, Sarasota 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: Portable 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 Belspur • public launch in Sarasota County • fishing access on Cooper Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Sarasota County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)
Is Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) free to use?
Yes, Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) is a public boat launch with free access in Belspur, Florida.
What water does Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) access?
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) provides boat launch access to Cooper Creek in Belspur, Florida.
How do I get to Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)?
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake) is located at coordinates 27.357685, -82.448733 in Belspur, 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 6.2 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.