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Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock vs Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.4 miles apart.
Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock
VENICE
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Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch
NORTH PORT
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
6:00 AM to Sunset
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Myakka River
Deer Prairie Creek
Trailer Parking
3 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock and Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Downstream Kayak Launch 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.