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Boat ramps and launches near Tampa, FL
12 public boat ramps and 10 carry-in launches for canoes and kayaks are listed near Tampa, Florida, on the Hillsborough River (7), Tampa Bay (4), Hillsborough Bay (3), Old Tampa Bay (3), the Alafia River (1) and 4 other waters. 10 are listed as free. 1 is limited to residents or permit holders. 1 is closed or limited right now.
Launches near Tampa
- Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Hillsborough Bay · free
- Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Garrison Channel
- Courtney Campbell Causeway Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Old Tampa Bay
- Cyoress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Old Tampa Bay · free
- Davis Island Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Hillsborough Bay · free
- Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal (10 HP maximum) Boat ramp · Harney Canal · closed
- Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Hillsborough River
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and Rentals Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Hillsborough River
- Lowry Park Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Hillsborough River · free
- MacDill AFB Marina (Military Recreational Facility) Boat ramp · Tampa Bay · residents or permit
- Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Tampa Bay · free
- Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Tampa Bay · free
- Picnic Island Park - Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Tampa Bay · free
- Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Hillsborough River
- Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Hillsborough Bay
- Riverhills Park Boat Ramp - City of Temple Terrace Boat ramp · Hillsborough River · free
- Rotary Riverfront Park - City of Temple Terrace Boat ramp · Hillsborough River · free
- Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Old Tampa Bay
- Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) Boat ramp · Double Branch · free
- Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Double Branch Bay
- Water Works Park Kayak Launch Dock Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · Hillsborough River
- Williams Park Public Boat Ramp Boat ramp · Alafia River
Lakes, rivers and bays
- Hillsborough River River · 7 launches near Tampa
- Tampa Bay Bay · 4 launches near Tampa
- Hillsborough Bay Bay · 3 launches near Tampa
- Old Tampa Bay Bay · 3 launches near Tampa
- Alafia River River · 1 launch near Tampa
- Double Branch Stream · 1 launch near Tampa
- Double Branch Bay Bay · 1 launch near Tampa
- Garrison Channel Canal · 1 launch near Tampa
- Harney Canal Canal · 1 launch near Tampa
Nearby towns
- Oldsmar 4 launches
- Lutz 3 launches
- Safety Harbor 5 launches
- Clearwater 3 launches
- Thonotosassa 9 launches
- Ruskin 10 launches
- Saint Petersburg 39 launches
- Palm Harbor 4 launches