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Boat Ramp

Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access

SARASOTA County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sandy Kayak Beach, Sandy Kayak Beach
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
No
Hours
5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Managed by
Town of Longboat Key
Coordinates
27.33492, -82.58413

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.

Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in SARASOTA County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access

Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in Sarasota County, Florida. It is managed by Town of Longboat Key. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours.

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 Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are posted hours to posted hours.

Who manages Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft Access?

It is managed by Town of Longboat Key.