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Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch

SARASOTA County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Natural Creek Bank
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
No
Hours
6:00 AM to Sunset
Managed by
Sarasota County
Coordinates
27.06247, -82.28692

Before you go

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Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in SARASOTA County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in Sarasota County, Florida. It is managed by Sarasota County. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are posted hours to sunset.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are posted hours to sunset.

Who manages Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch?

It is managed by Sarasota County.