The primary boat ramp used is the Public Ramp located at the corner of Boca Grande Causeway and County Highway 775, in Placida, Florida, zipcode 33946.

From Winter Haven (Mileage from Bartow Airbase)

South on Hwy 17, 54.5 miles to Arcadia, turn right on 70 W. toward Bradenton. Go 1.9 miles, turn left onto 72 W. towards Sarasota. Go 4.9 miles, turn left onto 769, south towards Port Charlotte. Go 14.7 miles, turn right onto 769 West. Go 15 miles to 771, turn left to Placida/Boca Grande. Go 7.8 miles to 776, turn left to public Boat ramp and parking. Boat Ramp ½ mile past Gasperilla Marina, on left