Boat Ramp
Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch
PINELLAS County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Sand, Dirt, Mud
- Dock
- No Docks
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to Sunset
- Managed by
- Pinellas County
- Coordinates
- 28.15538, -82.79078
Before you go
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Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in PINELLAS County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch
Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch is a public boat ramp in Pinellas County, Florida. It is managed by Pinellas 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. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. 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 Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours to sunset.
Who manages Fred Howard Park - Mangrove Loop Kayak Launch?
It is managed by Pinellas County.