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Manatee River Boat Ramps

10 ramps and launches. Checked October 2026.

Quick Answer10 ramps are listed on the Manatee River across Manatee County. FWC marks 1 as fee-required and 8 as no fee; none are confirmed by phone yet.

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Emerson Point Preserve - Canoe/Kayak DockManatee RiverManatee CountyNo fee published, call firstNo fee published, call firstNot published-
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch BeachManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Fort Hamer Public Boat RampManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Highland Shores Public Boat RampManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)Manatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists $6 (unverified)No fee published, call firstAttendant-
Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (LIMITED PARKING)Manatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Rye Preserve Kayak AccessManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Tom Bennett Park Kayak LaunchManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Warner's Bayou Kayak LaunchManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Warner's Bayou Public Boat RampManatee RiverManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-

Questions

How many public boat ramps are on the Manatee River?

The FWC inventory lists 10 ramps and launches tagged to the Manatee River, in 1 Florida county. 5 are hand launches for kayaks and canoes.

Do ramps on the Manatee River charge a fee?

The inventory marks 1 as fee-required and 8 as no fee, and the rest as unknown. Those entries are undated and not confirmed by phone, so call the owner first.