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Boat Ramp

Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach

HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sand, Sand
Dock
None
Fee required
No
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Managed by
City of Tampa
Coordinates
27.85392, -82.55267

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.

Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach is a public boat ramp in HILLSBOROUGH County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach

Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach is a public boat ramp in Hillsborough County, Florida. It is managed by City of Tampa. 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 sunrise 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 Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are sunrise to sunset.

Who manages Picnic Island Park - Bayside Paddlecraft Launch Beach?

It is managed by City of Tampa.