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Boat Ramps in Charlotte County, Florida

37 public launches · 19 with trailer ramps · 11 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 21 confirmed free · 20 with restrooms

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Eldred's Marina Boat Ramp

Placida Harbor · Placida, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$6.00
Pay by
Attendant
Trailer parking
40 spaces
Car parking
40 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Unknown
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
4 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Private Business

Address: Gasparilla Road PLACIDA 33946

Directions

Harbor Heights Park Boat Ramp

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Docks
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
5 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 27420 Voyager Drive PUNTA GORDA 33983

Directions

El Jobean Park Boat Ramp

Myakka River · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
15 spaces
Car parking
3 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
5 mi from North Port

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 4224 El Jobean Road PORT CHARLOTTE 33953

Directions

Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp

Shell Creek · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
14 spaces
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
10 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 35461 Washington Loop Road PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Placida Park Boat Ramp

Placida Harbor · Placida, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
5
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
50 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
3 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
4 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 6499 Gasparilla Road PLACIDA 33946

Directions

Port Charlotte Beach Park Boat Ramp

Charlotte Harbor · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
30 spaces
Car parking
13 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Lighting,Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Notes: 07/07/2025: Only one launch lane is open. 07/07/2025: Only one launch lane is open.

Address: 4500 Habor Boulevard PORT CHARLOTTE 33952

Directions

Spring Lake Park Boat Ramp

Spring Lake / Little Alligator Creek · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
26 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Notes: 07/07/2025: The canoe/kayak launch at Spring Lake Park remains temporarily closed. For information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm. 07/07/2025: The canoe/kayak launch at Spring Lake Park remains temporarily closed. For information, call the Charlotte County Emergency Operations Center at 941-833-4000 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday or visit www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/storm.

Address: 3520 Lakeview Boulevard PORT CHARLOTTE 33948

Directions

Ainger Creek Park Boat Ramp

Lemon Bay - Ainger Creek - Rocky Creek · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
24 spaces
Car parking
3 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Short Launch Docks
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 2011 Placida Rd Englewood 34224

Directions

Butterford Waterway Park Boat Ramp

South Gulf Cove Canal System · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
No
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
5 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Notes: Parking fees at beaches and boat ramps have been temporarily suspended. Parking fees at beaches and boat ramps have been temporarily suspended.

Address: 13555 Marathon Boulevard PORT CHARLOTTE 33981

Directions

Riverside Park Boat Ramp - Punta Gorda

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
6 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 8120 Riverside Drive PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

South Gulf Cove Park Public Boat Ramp

South Gulf Cove Canal System · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
3 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 10150 Amicola Street PORT CHARLOTTE 33981

Directions

Webb Lake Central (No Gasoline Motors)

Webb Lake · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$3.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
8 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Website

Notes: An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply. An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply.

Address: 29200 Tuckers Grade (County Road 762) PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Webb Lake North (No Gasoline Motors)

Webb Lake · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$3.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
7 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Website

Notes: An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply. An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply.

Address: 29200 Tuckers Grade (County Road 762) PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Webb Lake South (No Gasoline Motors)

Webb Lake · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$3.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
10 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Website

Notes: An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply. An FWC Fish Management Area, special may regulations apply.

Address: 29200 Tuckers Grade (County Road 762) PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Ponce De Leon Park and Public Boat Ramp (Punta Gorda)

Charlotte Harbor · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
1 mi from Punta Gorda Isles

Managed by City of Punta Gorda · NA

Address: 3400 Ponce de Leon Parkway PUNTA GORDA 33950

Directions

Darst Park Public Boat Ramp

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Notes: 07/07/2025: Boat ramp is open, but the dock remains closed. 07/07/2025: Boat ramp is open, but the dock remains closed.

Address: 537 Darst Avenue PUNTA GORDA 33950

Directions

Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park Boat Ramp

Lemon Bay · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
Free
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · NA · Website

Address: 1000 South McCall Road ENGLEWOOD 34223

Directions

Prairie Creek at Washington Loop Bridge - Primitive Launch - Very Small Boats Only

Prairie Creek · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
10 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Charlotte County Road Department · NA

Address: Washington Loop Road - County Road 764 PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Punta Gorda Municipal Marina (aka. Laishley Park)

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Trailer parking
45 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish

Managed by City of Punta Gorda · (941) 575-5050 · Website

Address: 120 Laishley Court PUNTA GORDA 33950

Directions

Don Pedro Island State Park - Land Base Kayak Access (CALL AHEAD 941-964-0375)

Lemon Bay · Placida, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Kayak Launch Beach
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
$3.00
Pay by
Attendant
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Status
Temporarily Closed
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
2 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Notes: For access to the launching area at Don Pedro Island Land Base, please call the administration office at 941-964-0375, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays. For access to the launching area at Don Pedro Island Land Base, please call the administration office at 941-964-0375, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding major holidays.

Address: 8450 Placida Road PLACIDA 33946

Directions

Allapatchee Shores Park Canoe and Kayak Launch

Alligator Creek - South Fork · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel and Sand
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
5 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
3 mi from Punta Gorda

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 3100 Hickory Court PUNTA GORDA 33950

Directions

Bay Shore Live Oak Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
2 mi from Port Charlotte

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 23157 Bayshore Road PUNTA GORDA 33980

Directions

Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access

Buck Creek · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Accessible parking
4 spaces
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
1 mi from Rotonda West

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 5350 Placida Road ENGLEWOOD 34224

Directions

Lemon Bay Sunrise Rotary Park Kayak Launch Dock

Lemon Bay · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Floating Kayak Launch Dock
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
$0.75
Pay by
Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Floating Kayak Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Status
Temporarily Closed
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 1000 South McCall Road ENGLEWOOD 34223

Directions

Oyster Creek Environmental Park Kayak Launch

Oyster Creek · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand & Gravel
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
18 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 2333 Placida Road ENGLEWOOD 34224

Directions

Stump Pass Beach State Park Kayak Launch

Lemon Bay · Englewood, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$3.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Car parking
45 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Dock
No
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Status
Temporarily Closed
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
4 mi from Englewood

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Address: 900 Gulf Boulevard ENGLEWOOD 34223

Directions

Prairie Creek Preserve - Canoe Launch

Prairie Creek · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Natural Creek Bank
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
12 mi from Southeast Arcadia

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 1900 Duncan Road (U.S. Highway 17 North) PUNTA GORDA 33982

Directions

Tippecanoe Environmental Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Natural Creek Bank
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
5 mi from North Port

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 2400 El Lobean Road PORT CHARLOTTE 33948

Directions

William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

Alligator Bay · Port Charlotte, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Natural River Bank
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
24 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 20499 Edgewater Drive PORT CHARLOTTE 33952

Directions

Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch

Peace River · Punta Gorda, Charlotte County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish

Managed by Charlotte County · Website

Address: 5084 Melbourne Street PUNTA GORDA 33980

Directions

Boat Ramp near Charlotte Park

Charlotte Park, Charlotte County

Nearest town
2 mi from Punta Gorda

Directions

Lemon Bay Boat Ramp near Manasota Key

Lemon Bay · Manasota Key, Charlotte County

Nearest town
2 mi from Englewood

Directions

North Fork Alligator Creek Boat Ramp near Charlotte Park #1

North Fork Alligator Creek · Charlotte Park, Charlotte County

Nearest town
3 mi from Punta Gorda Isles

Directions

North Fork Alligator Creek Boat Ramp near Charlotte Park #2

North Fork Alligator Creek · Charlotte Park, Charlotte County

Nearest town
2 mi from Punta Gorda Isles

Directions

Oyster Creek Boat Ramp near Grove City

Oyster Creek · Grove City, Charlotte County

Nearest town
3 mi from Englewood

Directions

Shell Creek Boat Ramp near Cleveland

Shell Creek · Cleveland, Charlotte County

Nearest town
10 mi from Punta Gorda

Directions

Placida Harbor Boat Ramp near Rotonda West

Placida Harbor · Rotonda West, Charlotte County

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