You'll find Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp on New Pass in Sarasota. It's a public boat ramp. From St. Petersburg it's roughly 31 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Pinecraft Park Boat Ramp in Sarasota, about 4.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sarasota, FL |
| Water | New Pass |
| Park | Ken Thompson Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Florida, including Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
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Launch checklist
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Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp is in Sarasota, Florida. We have no street address for Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp, only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to New Pass.
Our data does not say whether Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Ken Thompson Park Boat Ramp clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayak Launch in Sarasota (Northwest) in Sarasota, about 1.8 miles away.
Kayak Launch in Sarasota (Northwest) in Sarasota (1.8 miles), Pinecraft Park Boat Ramp in Sarasota (4.5 miles) and Nathan Benderson Park Boat Ramp in Sarasota (8 miles).
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