Enjoy world-class tarpon fishing in the Gulf, back-water flats fishing, snorkeling, shelling, island/sand-bar hopping, skiing, picnicking and the list goes on . . . only limited by your imagination! All of this is just a moment from your front door!

Only $150 annually for residents ($300 for a limited number of non-residents)

24/7 access to the boat ramp and parking using a smart phone application and smart locks! There is no overnight parking, but there is plenty of parking for friends who are boating with you.

The SVBET’s goal is to make is as easy as possible to purchase a Boat Ramp access membership.  Currently, you can come to our office at 720 Alligator Dr., Venice, Florida  34293 on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays from 9:00am to 1:00 pm. You will be required to sign a boat ramp users agreement, sign a hold harmless agreement, produce an ID and have your residency verified, show your vehicle and boat registration along with trailer and vehicle license plates information, and pay by check or credit card.  You will be given instructions on downloading an application to your smart phone and how to use it on the smart locks at the main park gate and the boat ramp gate.

See the membership fees page for current fees, residency information, additional membership information and more detailed instructions. In the future, you will be able to purchase membership fees online in our Shop.  To save time before you arrive at our office, it is recommended you download the boat ramp users agreement, read, and sign.