27.9107958, -82.4459748

Davis Island Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Davis Island Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Tampa Bay in Hillsborough County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Tampa, about 2.6 miles away. The site lies within the McDill Air Force Base watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as DAVIS ISLAND 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

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.

Yes - 30 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.

Davis Island 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.

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.

Yes. NOAA's fishing site register lists fish cleaning stations at this location.

This access point also appears as "DAVIS ISLAND 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
801-1399 SEVERN AVE
TAMPA, FL
Nearby places
Tampa (2.6 mi)
Palm River-Clair Mel (4.2 mi)
Progress Village (5.0 mi)
Coordinates
27.9107958, -82.4459748 Gaia
Waterbody
Tampa Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
30 vehicle-only

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic Fish cleaning station

Current weather

86°F

Wind SSW 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM

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