Pinellas County Boat Ramps

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Pinellas Public Boat Ramps

Hot boating in Pinellas County

This is Pinellas boating, which is very special in Florida (of course the keys), as Pinellas is nearly surrounded by water. Ah, the Gulf of Mexico and the vast waters of Tampa Bay provide a special boaters haven to explore and enjoy. Living in the area for many years, I am not sure we have seen it all! You get the boating options notables: Caladesi Island, Honeymoon Island, Pass-a-Grille, and Egmont Key on the Gulf side. Or spend some time bayside and take in some boating venues like Coffee Pot and Smacks Bayou, great water treasures await in Pinellas County.

Coverage: We are focused on public access, and not private or community use only boat ramps. The goal is to detail ramps that all of us can use and enjoy. Please let us know of any ramps we missed, have questions, or if you have feedback or thoughts to share. Simply just let us know, as we love boat talk!

Pinellas Boat Ramps

Boat Ramp	Location	Map	Photos
A.L. Anderson Park	39699 U.S. 19 Tarpon Springs Florida 34689 727-943-4085	Map	View
Bay Vista Park Ramps	600 Pinellas Point Drive S St. Petersburg Florida 33709 727-893-7441	Map
Belleair Causeway Park	3900 West Bay Drive Belleair Bluffs Florida 33770 727-588-4847	Map	View
Clearwater's Seminole Street	198 Seminole Street Clearwater Florida 33755 727-443-3207	Map	View
Coffee Pot Bayou	3200 1st St NE St Petersburg Florida 33704 727-893-7441	Map	View
Craig Park Boat Ramp	100 Beekman Lane Tarpon Springs FL 34689 727-942-5610	Map	View
Crisp Park Boat Ramp	3500 Poplar Street NE St. Petersburg FL 33703 727-893-7441	Map	View
Demen's Landing	301 1st Avenue SE St. Petersburg Florida 33701 727-893-7441	Map	View
Fort Desoto Park	3500 Pinellas Bayway S. Tierra Verde Florida 33715 727-582-2267	Map	View
Grandview Park	3800 6th Street South St Petersburg Florida 33705 727-893-7441	Map
John Chesnut Park	2200 East Lake Road Palm Harbor Florida 34685 727-669-1951	Map	View
Jungle Prada Boat Ramp	1700 Park Street North St. Petersburg Florida 33710 727-893-7441	Map	View
Maximo Park	6500 34th St. South St. Petersburg Florida 33711 727-893-7441	Map
Lake Seminole Park	10015 Park Blvd. Seminole Florida 33777 727-549-6156	Map	View
Park Boulevard Boat Ramp Park	18651 Gulf Blvd. Indian Shores FL 34635 727-549-6165	Map	View
Philippe Park	2525 Philippe Pkwy. Safety Harbor Florida 34695 727-669-1947	Map	View
Safety Harbor Marina	One South Blvd. Safety Harbor Florida 34695 727-724-1555	Map	View
Sunlit Cove Boat Ramp	Sunlit Cove Drive St. Petersburg Florida 33702 727-893-7441	Map
Treasure Island 100th Avenue	10000 Gulf Blvd Treasure Island, FL 33706	Map	View
War Veterans Memorial Park	9600 Bay Pines Blvd. St. Petersburg Florida 33708 727-549-6165	Map	View

Pinellas County Ramp Fee

Please be aware that the Pinellas Board of County Commissioners put into affect a five dollar charge or fee for boat ramp use at certain county owned ramps. Actually, the fee is for boat trailers being left in the parking areas, so it really translates directly into boat ramp usage. This government imposed fee was adopted to provide a new revenue stream for Pinellas, with funds used for various county improvements.

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Pinellas Boating

What can we say about the boating around Clearwater Beach, except Wow! This is an electrifying place to spend the day on the water. (go)

This is Craig Park in Tarpon Springs. This park brings in the boaters for both the great boat ramp and all the festivals that Craig Park hosts each year.

How about some bayside boating around a neat downtown venue at the City of St. Petersburg. This is the place to boat and anchor up and enjoy the bands playing at Vinoy Park! The view is what you will see from the Demen's Landing Boat Ramp and Park. (go)

Where is the biggest boat ramp in Pinellas County? It is the spot of some of Florida's best boating. Yes, have a blast around South Pinellas' Fort Desoto Park. (go)

It surprises me, but many boaters are unaware of the best ramp for dining by boat. I am talking about the spot where the most dock friendly restaurants and bars are located. It's the Park Boulevard Ramps, near a lot of boat friendly restaurants, and is central to both John's Pass Village and Clearwater Beach. (go)

You need to trailer your boat to the very best place for boating on Florida's West Coast. It is the City of Boca Grande, a resort and boating paradise not to be missed. (go)

Pinellas Boat Ramps Questions or Comments

Please forward any thoughts, opinions, or questions on Pinellas County boating and boat ramps. Just let us know and we will provide any answer we know or can dig up. Any of the items that we deem would be good for our audience may be listed below.

Fort Desoto Campground

Q: We are planning to spend the weekend at the Fort Wilderness Campground. We are going to keep our 16' flats boat in the water all weekend. Any idea of the best spot to park the trailer overnight?

The Hammers, Clearwater Beach Florida

A: You are in luck as the park has thought of that, and created a spot for trailer parking. Guests of the campground actually can park one trailer right at your site! Plus they also have a designated spot just across the street from the check-in office. You can use the Fort Desoto Boat Ramps, and take your pick for parking the trailer. Enjoy the water!

Treasure Island

Q: How is the parking at the 100th Avenue ramp?

Regards, C. J. Johnson (St. Petersburg Florida)

A: I would not like to pass on the bad news, but that location has lousy parking. It is more or less just a launching location for the folks around Treasure Island. Meaning, those Treasure Island homeowners use it to get the boat in and out of the water. Your best bet is a bit to the north, over at War Veterans Memorial Park.

Boating Regulations

Q: Where can I get information and regulations on Florida boating?

Thanks, Judy Bowman (Daytona Beach Shores Florida)

A: Here is the spot for Florida boating.

Bill Jackson

A great place to get your boating supplies is Bill Jackson's, which has it all. I fun place to shop, it is on U.S. 19 in Pinellas County, one mile north of Park Boulevard. It is also just south of 49th Street. They have a nice selection of fish poles, tackle, kayaks, and more.

Molly Brown, Largo Florida

Boating Safety | VHF radios

Did you know that the Coast Guard monitors Channel 16 on VHF? Yes, and if you need help in an emergency, that is the frequency to use to receive help. Marine assistance services are a big part of boating safety these days, and both Sea Tow and TowBOAT/U.S. do as the Coast Guard does and monitors Channel 16. Just a good VHF safety tip that you really want to be sure to know.

Ron Santo, Pinellas Coast Guard

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Obstruction of Access to Boaters

Editorial Comment of Boating Access

There is a major problem with boat access to and from boat ramp and docks at Maximo Park by the Skyway, Phillippe Park in Safety Harbor and War Memorial Park.

People fishing and leaving bait buckets tied to cleats have caused a major problem in these parks. Boats trying to access the docks are confronted with angry fisherman claiming rights to the boat docks, fishing lines have gotten wrapped around the propeller. Also, have even encountered people with little disregard and little intelligence just sitting on launch chairs on the docks, because they said they like it, without getting out of the way of boaters needing dock access and trying to embark or disembark.

I propose a sign with $250.00 penalties for anyone fishing on a boat dock or ramp, tying bait buckets to cleats, or sitting on launch chairs on the docks preventing access.

I propose the City Clearwater, City of St. Petersburg, City of Safety Harbor and Pinellas County Park commission to bring a bill and enact a law with penalties to those individuals that are creating an unsafe condition and through their actions causing property damage to recreational boaters.

Please reply as to when these signs and penalties will be instituted at each boat launching ramp to safeguard boat access, our property safety, against individuals that have no right to obstruct access or destroy the properties of boat owners.

Sincerely, D.M. Lewis