James E. Gray Preserve - Kayak Launch Dock

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Pithlachascotee River (Cotee River) in New Port Richey, Pasco County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Hours”)
Trailer parking
Not listed by FWC
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with City of New Port Richey 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
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
HoursDaylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Hours”)
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parkingNot listed by FWC
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNot listed by FWC
Ramp surfaceFloating Kayak Launch Dock · Good to Excellent
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good
DocksLaunch Dock
Other amenitiesPicnic
WaterSalt or brackish water · River or Stream
Water bodyPithlachascotee River (Cotee River)
Managed byCity of New Port Richey
Address6938 Plathe Road, New Port Richey, FL 34653
CountyPasco County
Coordinates28.23648, -82.69985
FWC ramp IDPS17234XG

On the water

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

Nearest NOAA tide station: New Port Richey, Pithlachascotee River (station 8727001, 1.6 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.