27.6870000, -82.5203600

Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida , with 1 launch lane.

The nearest community is Ruskin, about 5.8 miles away. The closest larger city is St. Petersburg, approximately 11.3 miles away. The site lies within the Cockroach Bay-Terra Ceia Bay Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as COCKROACH BAY ROAD BOAT RAMP.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 14, 2026.

Boat ramps on Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay

Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

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

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

Yes - 50 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

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.

Cockroach Bay Public Boat Ramp provides access to Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay.

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

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "COCKROACH BAY ROAD BOAT RAMP" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

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

Quick facts

County
Hillsborough County, Florida
Address
5299 COCKROACH BAY RD
RUSKIN, FL
Nearby places
Ruskin (5.8 mi)
Apollo Beach (9.1 mi)
Sun City Center (10.5 mi)
Coordinates
27.6870000, -82.5203600 Gaia
Waterbody
Tampa Bay - Cockroach Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
50 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 813-614-1290

Amenities

Night lighting

Current weather

84°F Partly Cloudy

Wind SSE 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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