Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
on Upper Myakka Lake — SARASOTA County, Florida
- Fee 6
- Sand
- Dock
- Hand launch

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Nearest gauge: MYAKKA RIVER NEAR SR 72 NEAR SARASOTA, FL — 2.5 mi away.
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A gauge reading describes the gauge, not the ramp. Conditions at the water can differ — confirm with the managing agency before you travel.
Details
| Water body | Upper Myakka Lake |
|---|---|
| Water type | Freshwater |
| County | SARASOTA |
| Nearest community | SARASOTA |
| Address | 13208 State Road 72 |
| Type | Hand Launch Only |
| Ramp surface | Sand Kayak Beach |
| Dock | No Dock |
| Parking | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Launch fee | Yes |
| Fee amount | 6 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Reported condition | Good |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Managed by | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Only fields the managing agency publishes are shown. A missing row means the agency does not record it, not that the feature is absent.
Directions to 27.26416, -82.28852 →
Other launches on Upper Myakka Lake
We list 2 public launch sites on this water body. See them all →
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- Venice Myakka River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch DockMyakka River · 9.8 mi
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- Scherer Thaxton Preserve Kayak LaunchScherer Thaxton Lake · 10.6 mi
- Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Kayak LaunchMyakka River · 11.6 mi
- Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft LaunchMyakka River · 11.6 mi