Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.171125, -82.469683 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Florida at coordinates 27.17112, -82.46968. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in 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: Accessible Paddlecraft Dock, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows 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 Sarasota County • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Accessible Paddlecraft Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| 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 Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch
Is Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch free to use?
Yes, Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch access?
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Florida.
How do I get to Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch?
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch is located at coordinates 27.171125, -82.469683 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 Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.