Tucked on Placida Harbor, Placida Park Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Charlotte County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 5 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Charlotte
- City
- Placida
- Waterbody
- Placida Harbor
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 5
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 50
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Charlotte County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL, 33946 · Coordinates: 26.832803, -82.269493
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Fort Myers, about 28 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Placida Harbor
Heading out from Placida Park Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.