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Boat Ramp

Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance)

MANATEE County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Gravel Sand Kayak Beach
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
No
Hours
Open Dailly - Hours Vary
Managed by
Manatee County
Coordinates
27.51463, -82.66188

Before you go

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

Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance) is a public boat ramp in MANATEE County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance)

Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance) is a public boat ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It is managed by Manatee County. 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 open dailly - hours vary.

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 Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance)?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are open dailly - hours vary.

Who manages Robinson Preserve Kayak Launch (17th Avenue Entrance)?

It is managed by Manatee County.