Ponce De Leon Park and Public Boat Ramp (Punta Gorda) sits on Charlotte Harbor and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Charlotte County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 2 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- Charlotte
- City
- Punta Gorda
- Waterbody
- Charlotte Harbor
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 2
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 20
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Managed by
- City of Punta Gorda
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Daytime Use Only
Address: 3400 Ponce De Leon Parkway, Punta Gorda, FL, 33950 · Coordinates: 26.909376, -82.094961
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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.
On-water restrictions nearby
No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
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 23 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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