Braden River Public Boat Ramp
Free to launch
Reported open
Open 24 hours
Public access
Updated Jul 20, 2026
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Braden River Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Braden River in Manatee County, Florida .
The nearest community is Ellenton, about 1.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Bradenton, approximately 3.0 miles away. The site lies within the Lower Braden River watershed, as defined by the EPA.
Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.
Boat ramps on Braden River
Nearby boat ramps in Manatee County
We currently track 17 public boat ramps in Manatee County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.
- Highland Shores Public Boat Ramp Manatee River 1.4 mi away
- Riverside Park Public Boat Ramp - Palmetto Manatee River 3.2 mi away
- Jiggs Landing Braden River - Ward Lake - Evers Reservoir 5.2 mi away
- Terra Ceia Bay Highway 19 Access Point South Terra Ceia Bay 5.4 mi away
- Warner's Bayou Public Boat Ramp Manatee River 5.8 mi away
- Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp Manatee River 6.2 mi away
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.
Braden River Public Boat Ramp provides access to
Braden River.
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.
The page content itself was last updated on July 20, 2026.