Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a boat ramp on Manatee River located near Lakewood Ranch, Manatee County, Florida. The nearest Census-designated town or city is Lakewood Ranch, about 7.1 miles away (straight line to the place's center). The closest other listed launch is Rye Preserve Kayak Launch, 1.5 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 27.520875, -82.386233 |
|---|---|
| County | Manatee County |
| Waterbody | Manatee River |
| Launch type | Stand Alone Ramp |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | Concrete |
| Trailer parking spaces | 12 |
| Parking | 120 |
| Fee | Yes ($6.00) |
| Hours / season | Dawn to Dusk, Closed Wednesdays and inclement weather. |
| Dock | No Docks |
| Managed by | Private Business |
| Phone | NA |
| More info | rayscanoehideaway.com/ |
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Nearby boat ramps
- Rye Preserve Kayak Launch1.5 mi
- Fort Hamer Public Boat Ramp2.7 mi
- Lake Manatee State Park (20 HP Motor Restriction)3.9 mi
- Lake Manatee Public Boat Ramp (20 HP Motor Restriction)6.0 mi
- Tom Bennett Park Kayak Launch6.5 mi
- Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage)8.3 mi
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) public boat access data (site MA44694VH). All sources. Report a correction.