Nathan Benderson Park Non-Motorized Boat Ramp (Main Watersport Lake)
Stand-alone ramp on Natahan Benderson Lake in Sarasota, Sarasota County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Trailer parking
- 12 spaces
- Restrooms
- Portable toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Sarasota County before you go.
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How this is rated
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Trailer parking | 12 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 12 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Restrooms | Portable toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Moderate Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | Small Launch Dock |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Natahan Benderson Lake |
| Managed by | Sarasota County with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| Address | World Championship Drive (Off North Cattleman Road), Sarasota, FL 34235 |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Coordinates | 27.35769, -82.44873 |
| FWC ramp ID | SA70093PC |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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