Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch and Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)
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Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch vs Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)

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

These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Unknown
Yes
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Little Manatee River
Little Manatee River
Trailer Parking
12 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Camp Bayou Nature Preserve Canoe Launch and Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) 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.