Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 PM)
- Tide
- 2.474 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 · 5.4 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hillsborough River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.988869, -82.468297 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch providing access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida at coordinates 27.98887, -82.46830. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Rivercrest 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 Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
Is Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock free to use?
Yes, Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch with free access in Tampa, Florida.
What water does Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock access?
Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock provides boat launch access to Hillsborough River in Tampa, Florida.
How do I get to Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock?
Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is located at coordinates 27.988869, -82.468297 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.3 mi of Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.