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Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) vs Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock
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 - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended)
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Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daytime Use Only
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Double Branch
Double Branch Creek
Trailer Parking
3 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Upper Tampa Bay Park - State Street Primitive Boat Launch (Small Boats Only) (Not Recommended) and Upper Tampa Bay Park - Visitor Center Kayak/Canoe Launch Dock 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.