Boat Ramp
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
MANATEE County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Access
- Commercially Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- No Docks
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Fee required
- Yes
- Hours
- Dawn to Dusk, Closed Wednesdays and inclement weather.
- Managed by
- Private Business
- Coordinates
- 27.52087, -82.38623
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a public boat ramp in MANATEE County, Florida (stand alone ramp, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.
About Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a public boat ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It is managed by Private Business. It is listed as a stand alone ramp.
The ramp has 1 launch lane with a concrete surface. There is no dock at this site. Access is commercially owned for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are dawn to dusk, closed wednesdays and inclement weather..
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 Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)?
Yes, a launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are dawn to dusk, closed wednesdays and inclement weather..
How many launch lanes are there?
There is 1 launch lane.
Who manages Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)?
It is managed by Private Business.