27.8947519, -82.6393700

4th Street North Unimproved Launch Site Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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4th Street North Unimproved Launch Site Boat Ramp is a public launch on Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Feather Sound, about 2.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Pinellas Park, approximately 5.1 miles away. The site lies within the Cross Bayou Canal-Grassy Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as HOWARD FRANKLAND BRIDGE.

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 19, 2026.

Boat ramps on Old Tampa Bay

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Old Tampa Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Pinellas County

We currently track 49 public boat ramps in Pinellas 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 - 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.

4th Street North Unimproved Launch Site Boat Ramp provides access to Old Tampa Bay, one of 2 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.

This access point also appears as "HOWARD FRANKLAND BRIDGE" 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
Pinellas County, Florida
Address
4TH ST N
ST PETERSBURG, FL
Nearby places
Feather Sound (2.1 mi)
Gandy (2.3 mi)
South Highpoint (4.7 mi)
Coordinates
27.8947519, -82.6393700 Gaia
Waterbody
Old Tampa Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Sand, Dirt, Mud
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
50 vehicle-only

Current weather

90°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind S 7 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM

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