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Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp

Tampa, FL · Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp
⚠ Fishing pier closed for hurricane repairs (since spring 2025). Only 4 trailer spots - the lot fills quickly. Closure status changes often — verify with FWC before heading out.

Scenic park with single-lane ramp and family amenities. Good for smaller boats and kayaks. Historic location with views of area waterways. Expect 1 launch lane and roughly 4 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. It provides saltwater access to Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay. The site offers restrooms, picnic area, playground and fish cleaning station.

Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
4
Hours
24 Hours (ramp); park 6 AM - 8 PM

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic AreaPlaygroundFish Cleaning Station
Get directions

5300 Interbay Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611 · GPS: 27.88948, -82.48092

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp have?

Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp has 1 launch lane.

Is there trailer parking at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp?

Yes — there are approximately 4 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp.

What water does Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp access?

Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp provides saltwater access to Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay.

What facilities are available at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp?

Facilities at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area, playground, fish cleaning station.

What is the tide at Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp today?

Tide predictions for Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp come from the NOAA station at Old Port Tampa, about 5 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp located?

Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp is located at 5300 Interbay Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611 in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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Tides — Old Port Tampa ET

Thu, Aug 27
3:55 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
8:37 AMLow · 1.3 ft
2:42 PMHigh · 3.0 ft
9:55 PMLow · 0.5 ft
Fri, Aug 28
4:07 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
9:14 AMLow · 1.1 ft
3:23 PMHigh · 2.9 ft
10:15 PMLow · 0.6 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Old Port Tampa, about 5 mi from this ramp. Times are Eastern Time (ET) — the zone at the station. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

Conditions — Tampa Bay Area

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

3.0 miGandy Bait & Tackle ↗DirectionsLive Bait, Frozen Bait, Tackle, Rods Reels · (813) 839-5551
7.1 miTampa Fishing Outfitters ↗DirectionsLive Bait, Frozen Bait, Tackle, Rods Reels · (813) 870-1234
7.7 miCody's Bait and Tackle ↗DirectionsLive Bait, Frozen Bait, Tackle · (813) 884-3100
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Fuel Nearby

Shell ↗1.3 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.