27.8895405, -82.4808628

Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Tampa, about 4.2 miles away. The site lies within the Tampa Bay 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 14, 2026.

Boat ramps on Tampa Bay

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Tampa Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Hillsborough County

We currently track 30 public boat ramps in Hillsborough 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.

Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp provides access to Tampa Bay, one of 9 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records.

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

Quick facts

County
Hillsborough County, Florida
Nearby places
Tampa (4.2 mi)
Gibsonton (6.5 mi)
Palm River-Clair Mel (6.6 mi)
Coordinates
27.8895405, -82.4808628 Gaia
Waterbody
Tampa Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind S 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM

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