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Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp

Boat ramp

Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp, is located in Bradenton. The map data shows 2 launch lanes, which helps on busy weekends. St. Petersburg is the nearest big city, about 29 miles away. Closest alternative: Nathan Benderson Park Boat Ramp in Sarasota (11 miles).

TypePublic boat ramp
AddressBradenton, FL
WaterLake Manatee
ParkLake Manatee State Park
Ramps2 launch lanes in the map data
Surfacepaved
Launch feenot in our data, check the signs at the launch
Get directions View on the map
Illustration: a quiet single-lane boat access on a forested lake at golden hour
Illustration only. Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp itself may look different.

Tips for Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp

Official Florida access sites: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.

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About Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp

How do I get to Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp?

Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp is in Bradenton, Florida. We have no street address for Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.

Which lake or river does Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp access?

Lake Manatee, in Bradenton.

Is Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp free?

Our data does not say whether Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.

Can paddlers use Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp?

Most likely, if you launch from the side of Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rye Preserve Kayak Launch in Bradenton, about 2.5 miles away.

What other boat launches are near Lake Manatee State Park Boat Ramp?

Rye Preserve Kayak Launch in Bradenton (2.5 miles), Nathan Benderson Park Boat Ramp in Sarasota (11 miles) and Canoe/Kayak Launch in Ruskin in Ruskin (13 miles).

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