Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch, a public boat ramp, is located in St. Petersburg. The next public ramp is Maximo Park Boat Ramp in St. Petersburg, about 6.3 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | St. Petersburg, FL |
| Park | Fort De Soto County Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch, check closures with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch is in St. Petersburg, Florida. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch.
The map data has no fee details for Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Fort De Soto County Park Boat Launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Non Moterized Boat launch area in Holmes Beach, about 8.4 miles away.
Rod & Reel Pier in Anna Maria (6.2 miles), Maximo Park Boat Ramp in St. Petersburg (6.3 miles) and Bay Vista Park Boat Ramp in St. Petersburg (7.1 miles).
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