Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Crystal Springs. It's about 15 miles from Brandon, FL, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Rotary Park Boat Ramp in Tampa (10 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Crystal Springs, FL |
| Water | Hillsborough River |
| Park | Hillsborough River State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Florida, including Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp is one of 6 public launches on Hillsborough River. Hillsborough River overview
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp is in Crystal Springs, Florida. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Hillsborough River.
Our data does not say whether Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Hillsborough River State Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is campground canoe launch in Crystal Springs, about under 1 mile away.
campground canoe launch in Crystal Springs (under 1 mile), Canoe/Kayak Launch in Thonotosassa in Thonotosassa (5.6 miles) and Canoe Launch in Tampa in Tampa (10 miles).
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