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Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) vs Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Hillsborough County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office)
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Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED)
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
—
—
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Little Manatee River
Little Manatee River
Trailer Parking
12 spaces
6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Little Manatee River State Park - Pavillion #1 Alternative Canoe Launch (Call Office) and Little Manatee River State Park - River Steps Canoe Launch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED) 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.