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Placida Park Boat Ramp
Placida · Charlotte County, Florida
Bay / Estuarysemi protectedFree
Aerial view — parking & launch
Where it is
Placida, Charlotte County, FL
26.83300, -82.26600
Parking & access
3-lane ramp, courtesy docks, ~75 trailer spaces, canoe/kayak launch
About this spot
Big launch near the Boca Grande Causeway with access to Gasparilla Sound and the ICW.
Know before you go
- • boat traffic
- • wind chop
- • strong tidal current near passes
Rentals, tours & lessons near here
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SUP Englewood
Kayak & SUP rentals, certified-naturalist eco-tours, PaddleFit lessons, and boat tours from the Placida/Don Pedro area.
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Paddle Me Happy SWFL
Kayak & SUP launches from Port Charlotte Beach Park plus guided dolphin/eco tours, rentals at other sites by request.
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