- Shelter
- W
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage off Ruskin Commongood Park on the Little Manatee River, Hillsborough County, Florida, on a bottom of mud and weed.
- Pontoon
Guide
Approach and anchoring
The park lies just south of US 41 at the Ruskin Inlet, giving access to the Little Manatee River and the lower reaches of Tampa Bay. Shelter is limited, with cover only from the west. Check the headroom under the 4th Street SW bridge before heading down towards Tampa Bay.
Practical
Ashore the county park has a two-lane paved boat ramp, a floating courtesy dock and fishing docks, with parking for about eight trailers. There are no toilets on site. Little Harbor Marinas and Cabbage Creek Dock lie about 2 nautical miles to the west.
Ashore
The Little Manatee River is designated an Outstanding Florida Water and carries a 10-mile paddling trail near Ruskin. The river is fished for snook, redfish, trout and mullet.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 27.71934, -82.43577 (27°43.16'N 82°26.15'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west winds
- Seabed
- algae, mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Pontoon
- Boaters' rating
- 5.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Ruskin Commongood Park lies at 27°43.16'N 82°26.15'W, that is 27.71934, -82.43577 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is Ruskin Commongood Park sheltered from?
Ruskin Commongood Park is sheltered from west winds.
Can you anchor at Ruskin Commongood Park?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Ruskin Commongood Park.
How do boaters rate Ruskin Commongood Park?
Ruskin Commongood Park is rated 5.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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