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Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch

Hand Launch OnlyOpen for BusinessCaloosahatchee River - Orange River$5

Photo by: FWC

A very popular park for observing manatees during colder months. A kayak rental shop is on site. Also a popular destination for kayak tours provided by off site outfitters. Plenty of parking. This location can be crowded.

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Type: Hand Launch Only
City: FORT MYERS
County: LEE
Waterbody: Caloosahatchee River - Orange River
Status: Open for Business
Access: Government Owned for General Public Use
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Fee Collection: Parking Meter
Water Type: Salt or Brackish Water
Hydrology: River or Stream
Ramp: Gravel · Good to Excellent
Dock: No Docks
Parking: Mix of Paved and Not Paved
Trailer Spaces: 10
Vehicle Spaces: 40
Restrooms: Flush Toilet
Accessibility: Unknown
Notes: A very popular park for observing manatees during colder months. A kayak rental shop is on site. Also a popular destination for kayak tours provided by off site outfitters. Plenty of parking. This location can be crowded.

Launch data provided in part by FWC.

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Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch

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