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Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only)

Hillsborough River · Thonotosassa, Hillsborough County

Hillsborough River State Park - Cedar Landing Canoe Launch (Registered Campers Only) is a kayak and canoe launch on Hillsborough River in Thonotosassa, Florida, with a $6 daily launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Canoe Launch Shoreline
Fees
Launch: $6 a day
Pay by
Attendant
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
8 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
6 mi from Zephyrhills South

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 15402 US Highway 301 THONOTOSASSA 33592

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Fish in Hillsborough River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 11 ramps on Hillsborough River · All ramps in Hillsborough County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and OpenStreetMap.