Fred Howard Park - Gulf Beach Kayak Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on St. Joseph Sound in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County

Fee
$5 per day
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
7:00 AM to Sunset
Trailer parking
No trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Pinellas County before you go.

For your boat

Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.

All FWC facts

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
Fee$5 per day
Fee collectionAttendant
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours7:00 AM to Sunset
Trailer parkingNo trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Car-only parking356 spaces, 4 accessible
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceSandy Beach · Good
Parking surfacePaved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good
DocksNo dock
Other amenitiesGrill, Picnic
WaterSalt or brackish water · Bay or Lagoon
Water bodySt. Joseph Sound
Managed byPinellas County
Address1700 Sunset Drive, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
CountyPinellas County
Coordinates28.15490, -82.80507
FWC ramp IDPI27893FV

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Nearest NOAA tide station: Howard Park Causeway (station 8726904, 0.2 mi straight-line; subordinate station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

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Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.