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Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp

Osprey, FL · Little Sarasota Bay · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

Scenic bridge crossing ramp on Sarasota Bay. Quiet location good for bay fishing and kayaking. Access to protected mangrove areas. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 55 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on Little Sarasota Bay (saltwater). The ramp is easy to find near the Blackburn Point swing bridge. Visitors will find restrooms and picnic area at this location.

Lanes
1
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
55
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic Area
Get directions

425 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL 34229 · GPS: 27.17954, -82.49205

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp have?

Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp has 1 launch lane.

Is there trailer parking at Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp?

Yes — there are approximately 55 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp.

What water does Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp access?

Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp provides saltwater access to Little Sarasota Bay.

What facilities are available at Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp?

Facilities at Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp include: restrooms, picnic area.

What is the tide at Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp today?

Tide predictions for Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 11 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.

Is there a boat ramp near the Blackburn Point swing bridge?

Yes — Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp is a public boat ramp near the Blackburn Point swing bridge, located at 425 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL 34229.

Where is Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp located?

Blackburn Point Bridge Ramp is located at 425 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey, FL 34229 in Sarasota County, Florida. It sits near the Blackburn Point swing bridge.

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Tides — Sarasota ET

Thu, Aug 27
1:46 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
6:58 AMLow · 1.2 ft
12:26 PMHigh · 2.4 ft
8:18 PMLow · 0.4 ft
Fri, Aug 28
1:52 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
7:40 AMLow · 1.0 ft
1:07 PMHigh · 2.4 ft
8:42 PMLow · 0.5 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Sarasota, about 11 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

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Fuel Nearby

Shell ↗0.6 mi
Mobil ↗3.4 mi
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.