28.0813500, -82.2854000

John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Hillsborough River in Hillsborough County, Florida . We currently track 6 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Thonotosassa, about 1.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Brandon, approximately 9.9 miles away. The site lies within the 031002050304 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 Hillsborough River

We currently track 6 public boat ramps on Hillsborough River , 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.

John B. Sargeant Public Boat Ramp provides access to Hillsborough River, one of 6 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
Thonotosassa (1.7 mi)
Pebble Creek (5.9 mi)
Seffner (6.8 mi)
Coordinates
28.0813500, -82.2854000 Gaia
Waterbody
Hillsborough River
Access type
Public
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Picnic

Current weather

87°F Partly Cloudy

Wind 5 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:19 PM

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