Florida launch point

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park

Hand Launch OnlyOpen for BusinessEast River$0
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park

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

Launch Details

Type
Hand Launch Only
City
NAPLES
County
COLLIER
Waterbody
East River
Status
Open for Business
Access
Government Owned for General Public Use
Hours
Daylight Hours
Fee
$0
Fee Collection
None
Water Type
Freshwater
Hydrology
Coastal Marsh
Ramp
Natural Creek Bank · Rough
Dock
No Dock
Parking
Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Restrooms
No Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Amenities
Picnic
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