Boat Ramp
Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp
MANATEE County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch And Staging Dock
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Managed by
- Manatee County
- Coordinates
- 27.52474, -82.42998
Before you go
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Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in MANATEE County, Florida (stand alone ramp, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp
Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It is managed by Manatee County. It is listed as a stand alone ramp.
The ramp has 1 launch lane with a concrete surface. A launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. The ramp is open 24 hours.
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 Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
The ramp is open 24 hours.
How many launch lanes are there?
There is 1 launch lane.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear.
Who manages Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp?
It is managed by Manatee County.