Boat Ramp
Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch
HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Canoe Launch Shoreline
- Dock
- No Dock
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 28.14845, -82.23598
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.
Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch
Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in Hillsborough County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. 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 until sunset, 365 days a year.
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 Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
Who manages Hillsborough River State Park - Pavillion 26 Canoe Launch?
It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.