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Tarpon Bay Explorers

Hand Launch Only on Tarpon Bay, Lee County.

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StatusOpen for Business
TypeHand Launch Only
AccessCommercially Owned for General Public Use
Run bySanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
Hours8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily
Fee$10.00
Fee collectionAttendant
Lanes1 (1 single, 0 double)
Ramp surfaceConcrete ramp or sand beach, Good
DockNo Dock
Trailer parking5 spaces
Car parking25 spaces, 4 accessible
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil, Good
RestroomFlush Toilet, accessible
AmenitiesPicnic
WaterTarpon Bay · Salt or Brackish Water
Address900 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 33957
Phone(239) 472-8900
NotesPrimarily rentals and tours but you can launch you own kayak for a fee. Primarily rentals and tours but you can launch you own kayak for a fee.

From FWC's Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (ramp LE05082IE), read November 6, 2026.