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South Gulf Cove Park, Port Charlotte: Boat Ramp Closed, Free Parking Listed

By Eric Vincent · October 14, 2026

South Gulf Cove Park is at 10150 Amicola Street, Port Charlotte, FL 33981. The county page opens with: “South Gulf Cove boat ramp remains closed at this time” (Charlotte County, retrieved October 2026).

What the page lists

Amenities are BBQ Grills, Boat Ramp, Fishing, Facility Rentals, Picnic Shelters, Picnic Tables, Playground and Restroom/Portable Toilet. The park phone is 941.681.3742.

Parking

The page says “Free parking, paid parking at the boat ramp.” That line sits in the pavilion rental block, and it does not give a ramp fee amount. With the ramp listed as closed, the page gives no way to tell whether the paid area is in use.

Hours

The county’s facility hours PDF lists 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. for the park and no 24 Hours entry.

Rentals

The 980 sq. ft. picnic pavilion seats 48 people at 6 tables and rents for “$10 per hour plus tax,” or $20 per hour for commercial use. Reservations go through 941.681.3742.

For anglers

The page lists Fishing as an amenity and says nothing about where to fish, species or rules. See the Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte pier guide for other county options and the license guide for license rules.