Fort Desoto Park - East Beach Paddlecraft Access and Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South
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Fort Desoto Park - East Beach Paddlecraft Access vs Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Pinellas County, Florida.

These ramps are about 1.1 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
7:00 AM to Sunset, Daily
7:00 AM to Sunset, Daily
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Tampa Bay - Bunces Pass
Tampa Bay - Bunces Pass
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Fort Desoto Park - East Beach Paddlecraft Access and Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South provide public access in Pinellas 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.

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