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T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch vs Venice Myakka River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch Dock
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.3 miles apart.
T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch
VENICE
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Venice Myakka River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch Dock
NOKOMIS
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
6:00 AM to Sunset
6:00 AM to Sunset
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
—
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Myakka River
Myakka River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch and Venice Myakka River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch Dock 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.