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Boat ramps in Sarasota County
61 ramps, 59 open and 48 free, on 26 waters.
Lemon Bay 9
Lemon Bay Park Paddlecraft Launch
570 Bay Park Boulevard, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Manasota Beach Park Kayak Access
8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Cherokee Street County Park - Kayak Access
67 Cherokee Street, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Blind Pass Beach Park Kayak Access North
6725 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Blind Pass Beach Park Kayak Access South
6725 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Indian Mound Park - Paddlecraft Launch
210 Winson Avenue, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Indian Mound Park - Boat Ramp
210 Winson Avenue, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free4 lanes36 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Manasota Beach Park Boat Ramp
8570 Manasota Key Road, Englewood, 34223 · Lemon Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free2 lanes40 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance)
4800 Lemon Bay Drive, Venice, 34293 · Lemon Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Yes1 lane12 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Little Sarasota Bay 8
Blackburn Point Park Kayak Beach
421 Blackburn Point Drive, Osprey, 34229 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Turtle Beach Park Paddlecraft Launch
8918 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, 34242 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Christopher Wheeler Park Kayak Access
1300 Old Stickney Point Road, Sarasota, 34242 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Wharf Road Park Paddlecraft Launch
1601 Wharf Road, Sarasota, 34231 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Osprey Fishing Pier Kayak Launch
130 Main Street, Osprey, 34229 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Blackburn Point Park Rowing Facility
800 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, 34229 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Vamo Park Paddlecraft Ramp
1690 Vamo Drive, Sarasota, 34231 · Little Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free1 lane3 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Blackburn Point Park Motorized Boat Ramp
425 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, 34229 · Little Sarasota Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 lane55 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Sarasota Bay 7
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak Launch
190 Taft Drive, Sarasota, 34236 · Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Ken Thompson Park Kayak Beach
1700 Ken Thomson Parkway, Sarasota, 34236 · Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking)
Longboat Key, 34228 · Sarasota Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 laneSalt or Brackish Water
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak Launch
4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228 · Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access
101 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, 34228 · Sarasota Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp
1700 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, 34236 · Sarasota Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free5 lanes30 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Sarasota Centennial Park
1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34236 · Sarasota Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free6 lanes77 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Myakka River 6
Myakka River State Park - Myakka River Kayak Launch
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, 34241 · Myakka River
Hand Launch OnlyFee: $6.00Freshwater
Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock
9083 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, 34293 · Myakka River
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free3 trailer spacesFreshwater
T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch
1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, 34292 · Myakka River
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Kayak Launch
5000 East Venice Avenue, Venice, 34292 · Myakka River
Hand Launch OnlyFee: $5.00Freshwater
Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft Launch
5000 East Venice Avenue, Venice, 34292 · Myakka River
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 lane6 trailer spacesFreshwater
Venice Myakka River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch Dock
7501 Laurel Road East, Nokomis, 34275 · Myakka River
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
Roberts Bay 4
Legacy Park Paddlecraft Launch Ramp
395 East Venice Avenue, Venice, 34285 · Roberts Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park / Gulf ICW Regional Boat Launch
301 East Venice Avenue, Venice, 34285 · Roberts Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free2 lanes34 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Higel Marine Park Boat Ramp
1250 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, 34285 · Roberts Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free4 lanes18 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Nokomis Community Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
243 Nippino Trail, Nokomis, 34275 · Roberts Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Cocoplum Waterway 2
North Port Blueways - Dallas White Park - Kayak Dock
5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, 34287 · Cocoplum Waterway
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedFreshwater
Dallas White Park - Boat Ramp
5900 Greenwood Avenue, North Port, 34287 · Cocoplum Waterway
Stand Alone RampFee: Not stated2 lanes50 trailer spacesFreshwater
Dona Bay 2
Nokomis Riverview Park Kayak Launch
251 Riverview Drive South, Nokomis, 34275 · Dona Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Loreto Boat Ramp
800 Loreto Court, Nokomis, 34275 · Dona Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 lane8 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Blackburn Bay 2
Nokomis Beach Park ICW Kayak Access
100 Casey Key Drive, Nokomis, 34275 · Blackburn Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Nokomis Beach Public Boat Ramp
Casey Key Drive, Nokomis, 34275 · Blackburn Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free2 lanes24 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Deer Prairie Creek 2
Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Upstream Kayak Launch
10201 South Tamiami Trail, North Port, 34287 · Deer Prairie Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch
10201 South Tamiami Trail, North Port, 34287 · Deer Prairie Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
Upper Myakka Lake 2
Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, 34241 · Upper Myakka Lake
Hand Launch OnlyFee: $6.00Freshwater
Myakka River State Park - Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, 34241 · Upper Myakka Lake
Stand Alone RampFee: $10.001 lane20 trailer spacesFreshwater
Phillippi Creek 2
Phillippi Estate Park Kayak Launch
5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, 34231 · Phillippi Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Pinecraft Park Canoe Launch
1420 Gilbert Avenue, Sarasota, 34239 · Phillippi Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free1 lane2 trailer spacesFreshwater
Markham Waterway 1
North Port Blueways - North Port Marina Park - Kayak Launch Dock
7030 Chancellor Boulevard, North Port, 34287 · Markham Waterway
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedSalt or Brackish Water
South Blue Ridge Lake 1
North Port Blueways - McKibbon Park - Kayak Dock
5500 Trekell Street, North Port, 34287 · South Blue Ridge Lake
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedFreshwater
Snover Waterway 1
North Port City Hall Park - Kayak Dock
4790 City Hall Boulevard, North Port, 34286 · Snover Waterway
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedFreshwater
Blue Ridge Waterway 1
North Port Blueways - Blue Ridge Park - Kayak Dock
2155 Ridgewood Drive, North Port, 34287 · Blue Ridge Waterway
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedFreshwater
Big Slough 1
North Port Blueways - Butler Park - Kayak Dock
6207 WEst Price Road, North Port, 34287 · Big Slough
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Not statedFreshwater
Lake Sarasota 1
Lakeview Park Kayak Launch
7150 Lago Street, Sarasota, 34241 · Lake Sarasota
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free1 laneFreshwater
Scherer Thaxton Lake 1
Scherer Thaxton Preserve Kayak Launch
13125 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, 34238 · Scherer Thaxton Lake
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
Curry Creek 1
Curry Creek Preserve (West) Kayak Access
1075 Albee Farm Road, Venice, 34285 · Curry Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeFreshwater
South Creek 1
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch
1843 South Tamiami Trail, Osprey, 34229 · South Creek
Hand Launch OnlyFee: $5.00Salt or Brackish Water
Nathan Benderson Park SW Fishing Lake 1
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (SW Fishing Lake)
2500 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, 34235 · Nathan Benderson Park SW Fishing Lake
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 lane3 trailer spacesFreshwater
Lyons Bay 1
North Jetty Park Kayak Launch Beach
1000 Casey Key Road, Nokomis, 34275 · Lyons Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: FreeSalt or Brackish Water
Blind Pass / Little Sarasota Bay 1
Turtle Beach Park Boat Ramp
8832 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, 34242 · Blind Pass / Little Sarasota Bay
Stand Alone RampFee: Free3 lanes20 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Myakka River - Big Slough 1
North Port Marina Park - Boat Ramp
7030 Chancellor Boulevard, North Port, 34287 · Myakka River - Big Slough
Stand Alone RampFee: Free2 lanes24 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water
Natahan Benderson Lake 1
Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)
World Championship Drive (Off North Cattleman Road), Sarasota, 34235 · Natahan Benderson Lake
Stand Alone RampFee: Free1 lane12 trailer spacesFreshwater
Red Lake - Lemon Bay 1
Caspersen Beach Park Canoe Launch Temporarily Closed
4100 Harbor Drive, Englewood, 34223 · Red Lake - Lemon Bay
Hand Launch OnlyFee: Free4 trailer spacesSalt or Brackish Water