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Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch vs Blackburn Point Park Motorized Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.5 miles apart.
Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch
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Blackburn Point Park Motorized Boat Ramp
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
South Creek
Little Sarasota Bay
Trailer Parking
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55 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch and Blackburn Point Park Motorized Boat Ramp provide public access in Sarasota 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.