Boat Ramp
Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction)
MANATEE County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch And Staging Dock
- Launch lanes
- 2
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
- Coordinates
- 27.48160, -82.34093
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.
Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction) is a public boat ramp in MANATEE County, Florida (stand alone ramp, 2 lanes), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction)
Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction) is a public boat ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection. It is listed as a stand alone ramp.
The ramp has 2 launch lanes with a concrete surface. A launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction)?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are posted hours until sunset, 365 days a year.
How many launch lanes are there?
There are 2 launch lanes.
Is there a dock?
Yes, a launch and staging dock helps with loading passengers and gear.
Who manages Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction)?
It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.