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Caloosahatchee River Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Caloosahatchee River in Florida, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

19 public launches · 9 with trailer ramps · 7 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 7 confirmed free · 14 with restrooms

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Counties: Lee County, Hendry County

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City of Cape Coral - Horton Park Public Boat Ramp

Cape Coral, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$15.00
Pay by
Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only
Trailer parking
31 spaces
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
3 mi from McGregor

Managed by City of Cape Coral · Website

Notes: $15 daily fee paid via mobile phone, city residents can purchase an annual pass. Cape Coral Harbor Master telephone (239) 574-0809. $15 daily fee paid via mobile phone, city residents can purchase an annual pass. Cape Coral Harbor Master telephone (239) 574-0809.

Address: 2628 South East 26th Place CAPE CORAL 33904

Directions

City of Cape Coral - Rosen Park Public Boat Ramp

Cape Coral, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
4
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$15.00
Pay by
Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only
Trailer parking
55 spaces
Car parking
29 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
4 mi from North Fort Myers

Managed by City of Cape Coral · Website

Notes: $15 daily fee paid via mobile phone, city residents can purchase an annual pass. Cape Coral Harbor Master telephone (239) 574-0809. $15 daily fee paid via mobile phone, city residents can purchase an annual pass. Cape Coral Harbor Master telephone (239) 574-0809.

Address: 2414 SE 15th Terrace CAPE CORAL 33990

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Alva Public Boat Ramp

Alva, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$5.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
17 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
6 mi from Lehigh Acres

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Address: 21580 Pearl Street ALVA 33920

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Fort Myers Centennial Park

Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
4
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
18 spaces
Car parking
12 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Unknown
Status
Closed with No Further Information
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
2 mi from North Fort Myers

Managed by City of Ft Myers · NA

Notes: CLOSED CLOSED

Address: 2150 Edwards Drive FORT MYERS 33901

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City of Cape Coral - Yacht Club Park Public Boat Ramp

Cape Coral, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$10.00
Pay by
Parking Meter - Credit Card or Pay-by-Phone Only
Trailer parking
31 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Status
Temporarily Closed
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Grill,Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Cape Coral · Website

Notes: Closed due to hurricane damage. Closed due to Hurricane Ian Damage. Contact City of Cape Coral for Most Up To Date Information. Closed due to hurricane damage. Closed due to Hurricane Ian Damage. Contact City of Cape Coral for Most Up To Date Information.

Address: 5819 Driftwood Parkway CAPE CORAL 33904

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Davis Public Boat Ramp

Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$5.00
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
11 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
In Fort Myers Shores

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Address: 2227 Davis Boulevard FORT MYERS 33905

Directions

Labelle Recreation Access Area - Hendry County Boat Dock - Bob Mason Park

Labelle, Hendry County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
7 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
High Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
15 mi from Lehigh Acres

Managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Address: 363 Old County Road 78 LABELLE 33935

Directions

Franklin Lock North Recreation Area

Alva, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
16 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Nearest town
3 mi from Fort Myers Shores

Managed by United States Army Corps of Engineers · 239-694-8770 · Website

Directions: From I-75, take Exit 141, following SR 80 E to SR 31. Turn N on SR 31 and travel 4 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground. From I-75, take Exit 143, following Bayshore Boulevard E to SR 31. Turn N on SR 31 and travel 1.5 mi to SR 78. Turn E on SR 78 for 3 mi and turn S on North Franklin Lock Rd into the campground.

Address: 1651 S Franklin Lock North ALVA 33920

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Franklin Lock South Recreation Area

Alva, Lee County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
11 spaces
Car parking
46 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Dock
Courtesy Dock
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Nearest town
3 mi from Fort Myers Shores

Managed by United States Army Corps of Engineers · NA · Website

Directions: From Interstate 75, take Exit 141 (Palm Beach Blvd.) east for 7 miles to Old Olga Road. Make a left on Old Olga Road and proceed 0.3 miles to Franklin Lock Road. Make a right on Franklin Lock Road into the WP Franklin South Recreation Area.

Address: 1651 Franklin Lock Rd ALVA 33920

Directions

City of Cape Coral Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Kayak Launch

Cape Coral, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
8:00 AM to Dusk
Status
Closed with No Further Information
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
4 mi from McGregor

Managed by City of Cape Coral · Website

Notes: WARNING: This is a strenuous kayak trial. About 800 feet of the trail requires you to carry or drag your boat during all tides. Other portions of the trail might also be un-navigable during low tides. Dock is closed for Kayak due to hurricane 2/11/2026 still WARNING: This is a strenuous kayak trial. About 800 feet of the trail requires you to carry or drag your boat during all tides. Other portions of the trail might also be un-navigable during low tides. Dock is closed for Kayak due to hurricane 2/11/2026

Address: East end of SE 23rd Terrace CAPE CORAL 33990

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Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park - Kayak Launch - Half Mile Long Portage

Alva, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Dock
Ramp condition
good
Fee
$5.00
Pay by
Attendant
Car parking
10 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
5 mi from Fort Myers Shores

Managed by Lee County · NA

Notes: This launch site is not recommended unless you are willing to carry your kayak for about a half mile down a footpath to the fishing pier on Hickey's Creek This launch site is not recommended unless you are willing to carry your kayak for about a half mile down a footpath to the fishing pier on Hickey's Creek

Address: 17980 Palm Beach Boulevard (State Highway 80) ALVA 33920

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Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers

Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Floating Dock
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
2 mi from North Fort Myers

Managed by City of Ft. Myers · Website

Address: 3061 East Riverside Avenue FORT MYERS 33916

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Russell Park Paddlecraft Launch

Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Surface
Gravel, Limestone, Sand
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
5 mi from Fort Myers

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Notes: No Parking - Launch and Load Only. For smaller trailer boats No Parking - Launch and Load Only. For smaller trailer boats

Address: 237 Lagoon Drive FORT MYERS 33905

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North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers - Caloosahatchee River)

North Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
28 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Dawn to 10:30 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Notes: Not developed as a kayak launch, but sandy beach immediately adjacent to parking lot makes a convenient location to launch into the Caloosahatchee River. Not developed as a kayak launch, but sandy beach immediately adjacent to parking lot makes a convenient location to launch into the Caloosahatchee River.

Address: 13001 North Cleveland Avenue (Highway 41) NORTH FORT MYERS 33903

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Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch

Fort Myers, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
7 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Park and fishing pier close at 11:00 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
2 mi from North Fort Myers

Managed by City of Ft. Myers · NA · Website

Notes: An 8 foot long concrete path leads from parking lot to the shoreline. Shoreline is mostly sand with some rocks and debris. Small parking lot is cramped with not much room to turn around. An 8 foot long concrete path leads from parking lot to the shoreline. Shoreline is mostly sand with some rocks and debris. Small parking lot is cramped with not much room to turn around.

Address: Tarpon Street FORT MYERS 33916

Directions

Caloosahatchee Regional Park - Kayak Launch

Alva, Lee County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Unknown
Fee
$5.00
Pay by
Attendant
Car parking
15 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, later on week ends
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
7 mi from Lehigh Acres

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Notes: Parking fee: $1 per hour or $5 per day(please bring exact change). Lee County Annual Parking Stickers are accepted at this location. Check the Lee County Parks website for additional information. The Kayal Launch is about a mile down the trail; they do have carts that you can use to help carry things but needs to be returned once done. Parking fee: $1 per hour or $5 per day(please bring exact change). Lee County Annual Parking Stickers are accepted at this location. Check the Lee County Parks website for additional information. The Kayal Launch is about a mile down the trail; they d

Address: 19130 North River Road (East Entrance) ALVA 33920

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Alva Community Park Boat Ramp

Alva, Lee County

Nearest town
6 mi from Lehigh Acres

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Caloosahatchee River Boat Ramp near Alva

Alva, Lee County

Nearest town
7 mi from Lehigh Acres

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Caloosahatchee River Boat Ramp near Fort Myers Shores

Fort Myers Shores, Lee County

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