27.2189400, -82.5015900

Vamo Primitive Boat Ramp

Free to launch Status not yet verified Public access
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Vamo Primitive Boat Ramp is a public launch on Little Sarasota Bay in Sarasota County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Vamo, about 0.3 miles away. The closest larger city is Sarasota, approximately 8.3 miles away. The site lies within the Little Sarasota Bay Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as VAMO DR 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 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Little Sarasota Bay

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

Nearby boat ramps in Sarasota County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Sarasota 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 - 10 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.

Vamo Primitive Boat Ramp provides access to Little Sarasota 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 "VAMO DR 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
Sarasota County, Florida
Address
700 VAMO DR
SARASOTA, FL
Nearby places
Vamo (0.3 mi)
Osprey (1.7 mi)
Siesta Key (4.3 mi)
Coordinates
27.2189400, -82.5015900 Gaia
Waterbody
Little Sarasota Bay
Access type
Public
Launch lanes
1
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 800-955-8771

Current weather

87°F

Wind 3 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM

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