You'll find Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp on Hillsborough Bay Channel in Tampa. It's a public boat ramp. If it's full, Picnic Island Park Boat Ramp in Tampa is 5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Tampa, FL |
| Water | Hillsborough Bay Channel |
| Park | Ballast Point Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Florida, including Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp is in Tampa, Florida. We have no street address for Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
Hillsborough Bay Channel, in Tampa.
We don't have fee information for Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Tampa, about 5 miles away.
Pat's Hole in Tampa (4 miles), Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch in Tampa (5 miles) and Picnic Island Park Boat Ramp in Tampa (5 miles).
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