26.9745781, -81.8898326

Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Shell Creek in Charlotte County, Florida .

The nearest community is Cleveland, about 5.9 miles away. The closest larger city is Port Charlotte, approximately 12.4 miles away. The site lies within the Middle Shell Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Shell Creek

Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Shell Creek . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

Nearby boat ramps in Charlotte County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Charlotte County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Hathaway Park Public Boat Ramp provides access to Shell Creek.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Charlotte County, Florida
Nearby places
Cleveland (5.9 mi)
Harbour Heights (7.0 mi)
Solana (8.6 mi)
Coordinates
26.9745781, -81.8898326 Gaia
Waterbody
Shell Creek
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind SSE 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:04 PM

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