Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Upper Myakka Lake in Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Fee
- $6 per vehicle
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Trailer parking
- Not listed by FWC
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Environmental Protection before you go.
Conditions now
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How this is rated
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A guide, not advice. Check official forecasts and conditions before launching.
Weather now and next hours
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Sunrise and sunset
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | $6 per vehicle |
| Fee collection | Attendant |
| Launch lanes | Not listed by FWC |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Trailer parking | Not listed by FWC |
| Car-only parking | 6 spaces |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | No Accommodations for Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Sand Kayak Beach · Good |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | Upper Myakka Lake |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| Address | 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241 |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Coordinates | 27.26416, -82.28852 |
| FWC ramp ID | SA00027AA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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