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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park
Hand Launch Only on East River, Collier County.
| Status | Open for Business |
|---|---|
| Type | Hand Launch Only |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Run by | Florida Department of Transportation; Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
| Hours | Daylight Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Fee collection | None |
| Ramp surface | Natural Creek Bank, Rough |
| Dock | No Dock |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete, Good |
| Restroom | No Toilet |
| Amenities | Picnic |
| Water | East River · Freshwater |
| Address | Tamiami Trail East, Naples, 34114 |
| Notes | Not a developed launch site. Provides access to maze of swamp waterways north and south of the highway. Paddlers can easily become lost. Check in with park rangers prior to launching (239) 695-4593. No overnight parking. Stay off highway Not a developed launch site. Provides access to maze of swamp waterways north and south of the highway. Paddlers can easily become lost. Check in with park rangers prior to launching (239) 695-4593. No overnight parking. Stay off highway |
From FWC's Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (ramp CO00020AA), read November 6, 2026.