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Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch

Water bodySouth Creek
Water typeSalt or Brackish Water
CountySarasota
CityOsprey
Address / directions1843 South Tamiami Trail
Ramp typeHand Launch Only
AmenitiesRestroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: Launch Dock; High Level of Accessibility
FeeYes $5 (Attendant)
ParkingNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil; trailer spaces 0; vehicle spaces 0
Hours8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
StatusOpen for Business
Owner / managerFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Source IDSA15076VU
Coordinates27.17112, -82.46968 · OpenStreetMap
Aerial photo of the area around Oscar Scherer State Park - Accessible Paddlecraft Launch, Sarasota County
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain). Approx. 400 m wide, centered on listed coordinates.

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Shakett Creek At Cr 762 Nr Nokomis, Fl (USGS 02299729), about 3.1 mi away. It may be on a different water body.

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