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Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock vs Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Hillsborough County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock
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Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended)
TAMPA
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Daytime Use Only
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Double Branch Creek
Double Branch
Trailer Parking
—
3 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock and Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) provide public access in Hillsborough County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.
