Southern Boat Ramps

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Boat ramps in Lee County, Florida

87 access sites · 46 with no fee listed · 10 listed as 24-hour · 17 listed as closed/undetermined.

RampWaterFeeHoursStatus
Alva Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee RiverYes $5 (Drop Box)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)Big Hickory PassFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak AccessEstero BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak AccessEstero BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Big Hickory Pass Kayak AccessEstero BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Bocilla Island Seaport and Fishing PierCharlotte Harbor - Pine Island SoundYes $20 (Attendant)7:00 AM to 7:00 PMOpen for Business
Bonita Beach - Melody Lane Right of Way (Not Recommended - No Parking)Estero BayFree24 hoursOpen for Business
Bonita Springs Nature Place - Collum's Trail Kayak LaunchImperial RiverFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Bonita Springs River Park Kayak LaunchImperial RiverFreeDaytime Use OnlyClosed with No Further Information
Bonita Springs Riverside Park Kayak LaunchImperial RiverFreeDawn to DuskClosed with No Further Information
Bowditch Point Park Kayak LaunchMatanzas PassYes $2 (Parking Meter)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Canoe LaunchCaloosahatchee River - Popash CreekFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Caloosahatchee Regional Park - Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee RiverYes $5 (Attendant)7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, later on week endsOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - BMX Strausser Park Public Boat RampCape Coral Canal SystemYes $10 (Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only)24 hoursOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Burnt Store Public Boat RampCape Coral Canal SystemYes $10 (Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only)24 hoursOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Horton Park Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee RiverYes $15 (Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only)24 hoursOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1208 Academy BoulevardCape Coral Canal SystemFreeClosed Mon-Fri 7:30- 4:00pm Open for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1519 NW 8th TerraceBurnt Store Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1609 NE 12th StreetCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 1624 NE 33rd LaneCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 2111 NE 5th TerraceCape Coral Canal System - Cleveland Canal - Cement PondFree24 hoursOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 2119 NE 12th AvenueCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 520 SE 23rd PlaceCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 720 SW 31st TerraceCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 802 SW 7th TerraceCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 845 Gleason ParkwayCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 921 NW 27th StreetCape Coral Canal SystemFreeUnknownOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Primitive Boat Ramp - 939 Wilmington ParkwayCape Coral Canal SystemFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Rosen Park Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee RiverYes $15 (Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only)24 hoursOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Sirenia Vista Park Kayak LaunchWest Burnt Store Canal SystemFree8:00 AM to SunsetOpen for Business
City of Cape Coral - Yacht Club Park Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee RiverYes $10 (Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only)24 hoursTemporarily Closed
City of Cape Coral Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee RiverFree8:00 AM to DuskClosed with No Further Information
D & D Matlacha Bait, Tackle and RampMatlacha PassYes $15 (Attendant)Sunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Davis Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee RiverYes $5 (Drop Box)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Estero River OutfittersEstero RiverYes $None (Attendant)UnknownOpen for Business
Former Viking Marina Property (CLOSED)Matlacha PassUnknown $None (Unknown)UnknownClosed with No Further Information
Fort Myers Beach - Coconut Drive Small Craft Ramp (No Parking)UnknownFreeDaytime Use OnlyClosed with No Further Information
Fort Myers Centennial ParkCaloosahatchee RiverYes $None (Unknown)UnknownClosed with No Further Information
Franklin Lock North Recreation AreaCaloosahatchee RiverFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Franklin Lock South Recreation AreaCaloosahatchee RiverYes $0 (Attendant)Sunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Fritz Park Calusa Land Trust Kayak Access (High Tide Only!)Big Jim Creek PreserveFreeDaytime Use OnlyClosed with No Further Information
Frizzell-Kontinos Boat Ramp at Punta RassaSan Carlos BayYes $10 (Parking Meter)24 hoursOpen for Business
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak LaunchGalt LakeFreeDaytime Use OnlyOpen for Business
Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park - Kayak Launch - Half Mile Long PortageCaloosahatchee RiverYes $5 (Attendant)7:00 AM to 6:00 PMOpen for Business
Imperial River Canoe & Kayak LaunchImperial RiverYes $2 (Parking Meter)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Imperial River Public Boat RampImperial RiverYes $5 (Parking Meter)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site EastSanibel BayouYes $10 (Attendant)Sunrise to Sunset, Closed FridaysOpen for Business
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site WestHardworking BayouYes $10 (Attendant)Sunrise to Sunset, Closed FridaysOpen for Business
Judd Community Park Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee River - Hancock CreekFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Koreshan State Historic Site (Small Boats)Estero RiverYes $9 (Attendant)8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearClosed with No Further Information
Lavender's Landing / Bokeelia Public Boat RampCharlotte Harbor - Pine Island Sound - Matlacha PassYes $10 (Attendant)7:00 AM to 9:30 PMOpen for Business
Lee County Manatee Park Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee River - Orange RiverYes $5 (Parking Meter)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Leeward Yacht Club ?Orange RiverYes $5 (Attendant)UnknownUndetermined
Lighthouse Beach Park - Paddlecraft AccessSan Carlos BayYes $5 (Parking Meter)Sunrise to SunsetClosed with No Further Information
Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak AccessEstero BayYes $8 (Attendant)8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearOpen for Business
Lovers Key State Park - Main Lagoon Kayak LaunchEstero BayYes $8 (Drop Box)8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearOpen for Business
Lovers Key State Park - Motor Boat LaunchEstero BayYes $8 (Drop Box)8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a yearOpen for Business
Matlacha Park Boat RampMatlacha PassYes $10 (Parking Meter)7:00 AM to 9:30 PMOpen for Business
Matlacha Park Paddlecraft LaunchMatlacha PassFree7:00 AM to 9:30 PMOpen for Business
Monroe Canal MarinaSan Carlos Bay - Pine Island SoundYes $15 (Attendant or Drop Box)7:00 AM to 5:00 PMOpen for Business
Mound House Kayak Launch (Limited Days and Hours)Estero BayYes $10 (Attendant)Closed Sundays, other days are seasonal, see comments or call 239-765-0865.Temporarily Closed
Mullock Creek MarinaMullock CreekFreeUnknownTemporarily Closed
New Pass - Big Hickory Island Kayak AccessEstero BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak AccessEstero BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers - Caloosahatchee River)Caloosahatchee RiverFreeDawn to 10:30 PMOpen for Business
Pine Island Commercial Marina (Weekends and Holidays Only)Pine Island SoundYes $10 (Drop Box)6:30 AM to 8:30 PM Saturdays, Sundays and Lee County-recognized holidaysOpen for Business
Pineland Monument Park Paddlecraft LaunchPine Island SoundFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. MyersCaloosahatchee RiverFreeDaytime Use OnlyOpen for Business
Russell Park Paddlecraft LaunchCaloosahatchee RiverFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Safe Harbor Pineland Marina, Boat Ramp, Kayak Launch and Ships StorePine Island SoundYes $20 (Attendant)7:00 AM to 5:00 PMOpen for Business
Salty Steve's MarinaSan Carlos Bay - Pine Island SoundYes $10 (Attendant)24 hoursTemporarily Closed
San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft LaunchSan Carlos BayYes $2 (Parking Meter)Dawn to DuskOpen for Business
Sanibel Bayview Park Kayak Access (Resident Parking Only)San Carlos BayFree7:00 AM to 8:00 PMTemporarily Closed
Sanibel Bock Peace Park Kayak Access (Resident Parking Only)San Carlos BayFree7:00 AM to 8:00 PMTemporarily Closed
Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak LaunchOld Blind PassYes $5 (Parking Meter)Sunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Sanibel Causeway Islands Park - Island A Paddlecraft AccessSan Carlos BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Sanibel Causeway Islands Park - Island B Paddlecraft AccessSan Carlos BayFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Sanibel Island Public Boat RampSan Carlos BayYes $20 (Parking Meter)24 hoursOpen for Business
Sentinela Boulevard Primitive AccessCanalUnknown $None (Unknown)UnknownOpen for Business
Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee River - Billys CreekFreeDaytime Use OnlyOpen for Business
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)St. James Creek PreserveFreeDaytime Use OnlyOpen for Business
Stringfellow Road Right-of-Way Jug Creek Kayak AccessJug CreekFreeSunrise to SunsetOpen for Business
Tarpon Bay ExplorersTarpon BayYes $10 (Attendant)8:00 AM to 4:00 PM dailyOpen for Business
Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee RiverFreePark and fishing pier close at 11:00 PMOpen for Business
Telegraph Creek Primitive Paddlecraft LaunchCaloosahatchee River - Telegraph CreekFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Tropical Point Park Kayak LaunchMatlacha PassFreeDawn to DuskOpen for Business
Week's Fish CampEstero BayYes $13 (Unknown)UnknownClosed with No Further Information