Quick Answer56 ramps listed in Hillsborough County, FL. 0 confirmed free, 0 confirmed by phone, 7 with a reported closure. Sources only so far: the FWC inventory lists a fee at 32 of 56 ramps shown here, all unverified. For 31 of them the owner's own page gives a fee (not yet verified by phone). Example, Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock: Hillsborough County lists $2 per vehicle at Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park; it lists no separate launch fee.
Fees At A Glance
| Ramp | Water Body | County | Launch Fee | Parking Fee | How Charged | Rates Dated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alafia River Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Alafia River State Park - North Lakes Kayak AccessOwner's page checked | South Prong of Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Alafia River State Park - South Prong Kayak AccessOwner's page checked | South Prong of Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Alderman's Ford Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Baker Creek Public Boat Ramp (Closed at Night)Owner's page checked | Lake Thonotosassa | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Cockroach Bay Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay - Garrison Channel | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Courtney Campbell Causeway Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Cyoress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Davis Island Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Dead River Park Canoe Landing - North (Hillsborough River) | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Dead River Park Canoe Landing - South (Hillsborough River) | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Domino Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| E. G. Simmons Park - Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $7 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Edward Medard Park - Canoe/Kayak LaunchOwner's page checked | Edward Medard Park | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Edward Medard Park Boat RampOwner's page checked | Medard Reservoir | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal (10 HP maximum)Owner's page checked | C-135 Tampa Bypass Canal | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Drop Box | - |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 3 Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)Owner's page checked | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $6 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Lake Park - Lake Catherine Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Lake Catherine | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lake Park - Lake Starvation Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Lake Starvation | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lake Park - Lake Starvation Small Boat LaunchOwner's page checked | Lake Starvation | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lake Rogers Park Canoe AccessOwner's page checked | Lake Rogers | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lake Weeks (Seffner) Public Boat Ramp | Lake Weeks (Lake Seffner) | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and RentalsOwner's page checked | Hillsborough River - Lettuce Lake | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lithia Springs Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)Owner's page checked | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)Owner's page checked | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per vehicle (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Lowry Park Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| MacDill AFB Marina (Military Recreational Facility) | Tampa Bay | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Morris Bridge Park | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Picnic Island Park - Mangrove Tunnel Kayak Launch Beach | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Picnic Island Park - Public Boat Ramp | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Rick's On The River - Marina - Bar - Grill | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $10 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Rivercrest Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Riverhills Park Boat Ramp - City of Temple Terrace | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Riverview Park Kayak Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Riverview Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Rotary Riverfront Park - City of Temple Terrace | Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Ruskin Commongood Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Sun City Heritage Park Canoe Launch | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Trout Creek Park Canoe LaunchOwner's page checked | Upper Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) | Double Branch | Hillsborough County | FWC lists no fee (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch DockOwner's page checked | Double Branch Creek | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $2 (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Attendant | - |
| Water Works Park Kayak Launch Dock | Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River | Hillsborough County | No fee published, call first | No fee published, call first | Not published | - |
| Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Little Manatee River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter or Annual Permit | - |
| Williams Park Public Boat RampOwner's page checked | Tampa Bay - Alafia River | Hillsborough County | FWC lists $5 per day (unverified) | No fee published, call first | Parking Meter - Credit Card or Mobile Phone Only | - |
Closures And Seasonal Dates
No closures reported for Hillsborough County yet, and we have not confirmed seasonal dates by phone. Seen a closure? Report A Change.
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Questions
Are boat ramps in Hillsborough County, FL free?
We have not confirmed any ramp here as free. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ramp inventory lists a fee at 32 of the 56 Hillsborough County ramps we show, but it does not date those entries and we have not verified them by phone. Parking or permit charges may also apply, so call the owner before you go.
Which Hillsborough County ramps have a fee confirmed on the owner's own page?
Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock: Hillsborough County lists $2 per vehicle at Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park; it lists no separate launch fee.; Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and Rentals: Hillsborough County lists $2 per vehicle (cash only) at Lettuce Lake Conservation Park; the kayak and canoe launch is closed for reconstruction.; Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED): Florida State Parks lists admission of $5 per vehicle at Little Manatee River State Park; no launch fee is listed.; Edward Medard Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch: Hillsborough County lists $2 per vehicle at Edward Medard Conservation Park, plus a $5 boat launch fee.; E.G. Simmons Park - Canoe/Kayak Launch: Hillsborough County lists $2 per vehicle at E.G. Simmons Conservation Park, plus a $5 boat launch fee.; Alafia River State Park - South Prong Kayak Access: Florida State Parks lists admission of $5 per vehicle at Alafia River State Park; no launch fee is listed.; and 25 more. None of these are confirmed by phone yet.
Is there an annual boat launch pass in Hillsborough County?
1 Hillsborough County ramp page mention an annual pass. For example, for Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal (10 HP maximum): The county annual boat ramp pass is $100, with discounts for veterans, first responders and others. Source: Hillsborough County: Tampa Bypass Canal - Harney Park Boat Ramp. Check each ramp page, and call to confirm.
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