Don Pedro Island State Park's boat ramp on Placida Road provides access to a 100-acre mainland tract with a paved ramp for launching into Lemon Bay, serving as the gateway to the offshore barrier island portion of the park.

The ramp connects to a channel less than 3 feet deep leading to the island's dock, making it suitable for shallow-draft boats, kayaks, and paddleboards.

Multiple transportation options are available including private boat launch, kayak/paddleboard rental and tours, water taxi service, and scheduled tour boat departures for visitors without their own watercraft.