Sarasota Bay Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Sarasota Bay in Florida, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
13 public launches · 5 with trailer ramps · 5 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 9 confirmed free · 6 with restrooms
Before you launch in Florida
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Counties: Sarasota County, Manatee County
Ramps and launches
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Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 5
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 30 spaces
- Car parking
- 14 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Grill,Lighting,Picnic
Managed by City of Sarasota · (941) 263-6386 · Website
Address: 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway SARASOTA 34236
Directions
Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 6
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 77 spaces
- Car parking
- 11 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- Fixed Launch and Staging Docks
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Lighting
Managed by City of Sarasota · NA · Website
Address: 1059 North Tamiami Trail SARASOTA 34236
Directions
Bradenton Beach, Manatee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 2
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 20 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- Unknown
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Picnic
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Longboat Key
Managed by Manatee County · Website
Address: So. Gulf Dr. (sr 789) on Anna Maria Island Bradenton Beach 34217
Directions
Bradenton Beach, Manatee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 4
- Surface
- Concrete
- Ramp condition
- Good to Excellent
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 24 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- Unknown
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Lighting,Picnic
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Longboat Key
Managed by Manatee County · Website
Address: So. Gulf Dr. (sr 789) on Anna Maria Island Bradenton Beach 34217
Directions
Longboat Key, Manatee County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Concrete
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 5 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- Fixed Launch and Staging Dock
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
Managed by City of Longboat Key · (941) 316-19999 · Website
Address: Longboat Key 34228
Directions
Longboat Key, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 16 spaces
- Parking surface
- Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Restroom
- No
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Sarasota
Managed by Town of Longboat Key · (941) 316-1999 · Website
Address: 101 Gulf of Mexico Drive LONGBOAT KEY 34228
Directions
Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach
- Fee
- Free
- Car parking
- 36 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- Daylight Hoiurs
- Water
- Salt or brackish
- Amenities
- Grill,Picnic
Managed by City of Sarasota · NA · Website
Address: 1700 Ken Thomson Parkway SARASOTA 34236
Directions
Longboat Key, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Floating Dock
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Car parking
- 30 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- No Accommodations for Accessibility
- Dock
- Floating Dock
- Hours
- Dawn to Dusk
- Water
- Salt or brackish
Managed by Town of Longboat Key · (941) 316-1999 · Website
Address: 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive LONGBOAT KEY 34228
Directions
Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Surface
- Small Sandy Kayak Beach
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Car parking
- 30 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (accessible)
- Accessibility
- Low Level of Accessibility
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Water
- Salt or brackish
Managed by Sarasota County · Website
Address: 190 Taft Drive SARASOTA 34236
Directions
Cortez, Manatee County
- Surface
- Sand
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Longboat Key
Directions
Bradenton Beach, Manatee County
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Longboat Key
Directions
Longboat Key, Manatee County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Directions
Sarasota, Sarasota County
Directions
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