Kayak and canoe launches on Hillsborough River, Florida
9 launch sites on Hillsborough River from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. 5 are listed as hand, car-top or paddlecraft launches. 4 are trailer ramps.
Fees: 2 list no fee, 3 list a fee, 4 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.
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- Dead River Park Canoe Landing - North (Hillsborough River) · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Dead River Park Canoe Landing - South (Hillsborough River) · Hand launch / carry-in
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
Access details not published; check before you go.
- Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only) · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $6 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $6 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 75 m (250 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- +1 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 3 Canoe Launch · Hand launch / carry-in
Entry: $6 (attendant) (FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Dock or boarding float
- None listed
- Accessible features
- Not listed
- Carry from nearest mapped parking
- about 106 m (350 ft), straight line
- Elevation change, parking to launch point
- -0 ft (about 0% average grade)
- Long carry: a kayak cart or stern wheels saves your back on a long, fairly flat walk. (REI Expert Advice)
- Not listed as accessible by the managing agency. If you need an accessible launch, contact them before you go. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Carry distance: nearest parking mapped in OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); elevations: USGS 3DEP. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Morris Bridge Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Riverhills Park Boat Ramp - City Of Temple Terrace · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
- Rotary Riverfront Park - City Of Temple Terrace · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)Getting to the water
- Launch surface
- Concrete or paved
- Dock or boarding float
- Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Florida paddling rules
Registration, permits, life jackets and AIS stickers
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Data shown as published by the agency or mapped source; launch details and fees change, so check the official source before you go.