Boat Ramps on Manatee River
Manatee River has 10 public boat ramps in Florida. 7 are free to use and 1 charge a launch fee. 5 have concrete ramps. 8 have parking available.
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About Manatee River
Manatee River is a river in Florida with 10 public boat ramps in Manatee County. 7 ramps offer free public access, while 1 charge a launch fee. Ramp surfaces include 5 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels, 1 gravel ramp. 8 have designated parking (6 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by City of Palmetto, Manatee County, Private Business.
Ramp Locations · 10 on Manatee River
Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp
PARRISH, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Highland Shores Public Boat Ramp
ELLENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
BRADENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto (LIMITED PARKING)
PALMETTO, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Warner's Bayou Public Boat Ramp
BRADENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach
PALMETTO, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch
BRADENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Warner's Bayou Kayak Launch
BRADENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Emerson Point Preserve - Canoe/Kayak Dock
PALMETTO, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
Rye Preserve Kayak Access
BRADENTON, MANATEE Co., FL
Florida FWC
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Planning Your Visit
Based on the ramp facilities available, Manatee River is well-suited for motorboat. Some ramps charge launch fees — check individual ramp pages for current pricing. Nearby cities include Bradenton, Ellenton, Palmetto, Parrish.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many boat ramps are on Manatee River?
- Manatee River has 10 public boat ramps .
- Are there free boat ramps on Manatee River?
- Yes, 7 of the 10 ramps on Manatee River are free to use.