Tucked on Placida Harbor, Placida Park Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Charlotte County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 5 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Charlotte
- City
- Placida
- Waterbody
- Placida Harbor
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 5
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 50
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Charlotte County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 6499 Gasparilla Road, Placida, FL, 33946 · Coordinates: 26.832803, -82.269493
Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Fort Myers, about 28 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):