27.5208750, -82.3862330

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Public access
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Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) Boat Ramp is a public launch on Manatee River in Manatee County, Florida . We currently track 5 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Ellenton, about 8.7 miles away. The closest larger city is Bradenton, approximately 11.7 miles away.

Sourced from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 20, 2026.

Boat ramps on Manatee River

We currently track 5 public boat ramps on Manatee River , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

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.

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) Boat Ramp provides access to Manatee River, one of 5 public launch sites we track on it.

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.

Quick facts

County
Manatee County, Florida
Nearby places
Ellenton (8.7 mi)
Samoset (10.2 mi)
Memphis (10.8 mi)
Coordinates
27.5208750, -82.3862330 Gaia
Waterbody
Manatee River
Access type
Public
Hours
Dawn to Dusk, Closed Wednesdays and inclement weather.
Ramp surface
Concrete

Current weather

90°F Clear

Wind SSW 10 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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