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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park

COLLIER County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Natural Creek Bank
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
No
Hours
Daylight Hours
Managed by
Florida Department of Transportation
Coordinates
25.93327, -81.44754

Before you go

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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park is a public boat ramp in COLLIER County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park is a public boat ramp in Collier County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Transportation. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are daylight hours.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are daylight hours.

Who manages Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park?

It is managed by Florida Department of Transportation.