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Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Pinellas County

From the state ramp inventory. Checked October 2026.

Quick Answer41 sites of this type are listed in Pinellas County. FWC marks 10 as fee-required. Not confirmed by phone. See every ramp in Pinellas County.

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Boca Ciega Millennium Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchTampa Bay - Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Clam Bayou Nature Park - 34th Avenue Paddlecraft Launch DockTampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay - Clam BayouPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Clam Bayou Nature Park - Miriam Street Paddlecraft LaunchTampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay - Clam BayouPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Cooper's Bayou Park Canoe LaunchTampa Bay - Safety HarborPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Coquina Key Park Kayak LaunchTampa Bay - Big BayouPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Cross Bayou Canal Canoe/Kayak Launch DockCross Bayou CanalPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Dundedin Hammock Park Paddlecraft AccessSt. Joseph Sound - Cedar CreekPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Dunedin Causeway Ward Island Non-Motorized Watercraft Launching BeachSt. Joseph SoundPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort DeSoto Park - Soldier Hole - Kayak Rentals and LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort Desoto Park - East Beach Paddlecraft AccessOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - NorthOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Mobile Phone Only-
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - SouthOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter-
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - WestOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC flags a fee but lists no amount (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only-
Fred Howard Park - Gulf Beach Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedSt. Joseph SoundPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak LaunchSt. Joseph SoundPinellas CountyFWC lists $5 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch AreaSt. Joseph SoundPinellas CountyFWC lists $6 per day (unverified)No fee published, call firstParking Meter or Annual Permit-
Gandy Causeway Wayside Beach Paddlecraft Access PointsTampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Western ShorePinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Gulfport East Beach Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay - Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Largo Central Park Nature Preserve Canoe Launch (No Fishing)Largo Central Nature Park LakePinellas CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Lassing Park Paddlecraft AccessTampa BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Live Oak Park Paddlecraft AccessSt. Joseph SoundPinellas CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Maximo Park Beach Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay - Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Mobbly Beach Park Kayak LaunchOwner's page checkedTampa Bay - Safety HarborPinellas CountyFWC lists $2 (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Mobly Bayou Wilderness Preserve - Bicentennial Park Kayak Dock & BeachTampa Bay - Safety HarborPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
North Anclote River Nature Park - Kayak Access EastAnclote RiverPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
North Anclote River Nature Park - Kayak Access WestAnclote RiverPinellas CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
North Shore Park Beach - Paddlecraft AccessTampa BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Philippe Park - Paddlecraft Access PointsTampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Western ShorePinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Pinellas Bayway - Bunces Pass Bridge Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Pinellas War Veterans Memorial Park - Canoe LaunchTampa Bay - Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Redington Shores Del Bello Park Kayak LaunchTampa Bay - Boca Ciega BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Safety Harbor Municipal Marina - Paddlecraft LaunchTampa Bay - Safety HarborPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Sand Key Park - Paddlecraft Launch BeachClearwater HarborPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Seminole Waterfront Park - Paddlecraft LaunchLong BayouPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Shell Key Preserve South Bayway AccessTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
South Shore Park Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay - Big BayouPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Jet Ski BeachTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Sunshine Skyway North Rest Area - Paddlecraft BeachTampa Bay - Bunces PassPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Tarpon Springs Canoe/Kayak LaunchAnclote RiverPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Weedon Island Preserve - Paddlecraft LaunchTampa Bay - Riviera BayPinellas CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-

Questions

How many hand launch sites are in Pinellas County?

The FWC inventory lists 41 sites: North Shore Park Beach - Paddlecraft Access; Seminole Waterfront Park - Paddlecraft Launch; Weedon Island Preserve - Paddlecraft Launch; Cross Bayou Canal Canoe/Kayak Launch Dock; Clam Bayou Nature Park - Miriam Street Paddlecraft Launch; Clam Bayou Nature Park - 34th Avenue Paddlecraft Launch Dock and 35 more.

Do hand launch sites in Pinellas County charge a fee?

The FWC inventory marks 10 of 41 as fee-required and 3 as unknown. Entries are undated and not confirmed by phone, so call first. We have read an owner fee page for 8 of them.