County Guide
Hillsborough County Boat Ramps
There are 57 public boat ramps catalogued in Hillsborough County — 27 on salt or brackish water and 30 on freshwater. Below is the full list from the FWC inventory.
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57
Total ramps
27
Saltwater
30
Freshwater
11
Cities
| Ramp | Waterbody / City | Water |
|---|---|---|
| Alafia River Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Fresh |
| Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak Access | South Prong of Alafia River | Fresh |
| Alafia River State Park - South Prong Kayak Access | South Prong of Alafia River | Fresh |
| Alderman's Ford Park Canoe Launch | Alafia River | Fresh |
| Baker Creek Public Boat Ramp (Closed at Night) | Lake Thonotosassa | Fresh |
| Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Salt |
| Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch | Little Manatee River | Fresh |
| Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay | Salt |
| Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay - Garrison Channel | Salt |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Cyoress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Davis Island Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Salt |
| Dead River Park Canoe Landing - North (Hillsborough River) | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Dead River Park Canoe Landing - South (Hillsborough River) | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Domino Public Boat Ramp | Little Manatee River | Salt |
| E. G. Simmons Park - Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch | Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Edward Medard Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch | Edward Medard Park | Fresh |
| Edward Medard Park Boat Ramp | Medard Reservoir | Fresh |
| Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal (10 HP maximum) | C-135 Tampa Bypass Canal | Fresh |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 3 Canoe Launch | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only) | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Salt |
| Lake Park - Lake Catherine Canoe Launch | Lake Catherine | Fresh |
| Lake Park - Lake Starvation Canoe Launch | Lake Starvation | Fresh |
| Lake Park - Lake Starvation Small Boat Launch | Lake Starvation | Fresh |
| Lake Rogers Park Canoe Access | Lake Rogers | Fresh |
| Lake Weeks (Seffner) Public Boat Ramp | Lake Weeks (lake Seffner) | Fresh |
| Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and Rentals | Hillsborough River - Lettuce Lake | Fresh |
| Lithia Springs Park Canoe Launch | Alafia River | Fresh |
| Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) | Little Manatee River | Fresh |
| Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) | Little Manatee River | Fresh |
| Lowry Park Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Salt |
| MacDill AFB Marina (Military Recreational Facility) | Tampa Bay | Salt |
| Morris Bridge Park | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Picnic Island Park - Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Rick's On The River - Marina - Bar - Grill | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Salt |
| Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Salt |
| Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Salt |
| Riverhills Park Boat Ramp - City of Temple Terrace | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Riverview Park Kayak Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Fresh |
| Riverview Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Fresh |
| Rotary Riverfront Park - City of Temple Terrace | Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp | Little Manatee River | Salt |
| Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Salt |
| Sun City Heritage Park Boat Ramp - Closed | Little Manatee River | Salt |
| Sun City Heritage Park Canoe Launch | Little Manatee River | Salt |
| Trout Creek Park Canoe Launch | Upper Hillsborough River | Fresh |
| Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) | Double Branch | Salt |
| Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock | Double Branch Creek | Salt |
| Water Works Park Kayak Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Salt |
| Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp | Little Manatee River | Salt |
| Williams Park Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Salt |
Source: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Linked ramps have full detail pages.