Courtney Campbell Causeway Public Boat Ramp is a saltwater boat ramp on Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore, and it earns its spot in Hillsborough County thanks to easy access and quick water. Boaters here tend to be a friendly, early-rising bunch — get there at first light and you'll see why. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- Hillsborough
- City
- Tampa
- Waterbody
- Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 19
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Hillsborough County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 12030 Courtney Campbell West, Tampa, FL, 33607 · Coordinates: 27.972136, -82.6111
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
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.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- 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 Old Port Tampa, about 9 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):