Boat ramps on Little Manatee River
Little Manatee River has 6 open public boat ramps in the FWC inventory, plus 2 listed as closed or with an unclear status.
- 1 is listed as free (17%, against 68% statewide) and 4 charge a fee.
- Lowest listed launch fees: Domino Public Boat Ramp ($5), Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) ($5) and Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp ($5).
- 2 are listed as open 24 hours (33%).
- FWC lists 4 launch lanes at 3 ramps; the most is 2 at Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp.
- 38 trailer parking spaces are listed across 4 ramps; Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp has the most (12).
- Restrooms: 2 with flush toilets.
- 4 launch into salt or brackish water and 2 into freshwater.
- 3 are hand-launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard).
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| Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch | Ruskin | – | – | Posted hours | 0 | – |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino Public Boat Ramp | Ruskin | $5 | 1 | 24 hours | 8 | No restroom |
| Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) | Wimauma | $5 | – | Posted hours | 12 | Flush toilets |
| Ruskin Commongood Public Boat Ramp | Ruskin | $5 | 2 | Daylight hours | 6 | No restroom |
| Sun City Heritage Park Canoe Launch | Ruskin | Free | – | Daylight hours | 0 | Flush toilets |
| Wildcat Creek Park Public Boat Ramp | Ruskin | $5 | 1 | 24 hours | 12 | No restroom |
Closed or unclear status (2)
Listed by FWC but not open. Kept apart from the open counts above.
- Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) Temporarily closed
- Sun City Heritage Park Boat Ramp - Closed Closed (no further information from FWC)
County
- Hillsborough 49