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Boat Ramp

Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access

PINELLAS County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sand, Dirt, Mud
Dock
No Docks
Fee required
No
Managed by
Pinellas County
Coordinates
27.65811, -82.72030

Before you go

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

Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is a public boat ramp in PINELLAS County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access

Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is a public boat ramp in Pinellas County, Florida. It is managed by Pinellas 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. Confirm current hours locally before arriving.

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 Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Confirm current hours locally.

Who manages Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access?

It is managed by Pinellas County.