Boat ramp · Bonita Springs · Lee County

Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)

Big Hickory Pass · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking2 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionNeeds Repair

Small lot: only 2 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 15) 25 MPH (Nov 16 - Mar 31) Ex portions of the marked channel as described · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(f)3.
  • 25 MPH (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(h)11.b. & e-h.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)

Aerial view of Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Bay Park North Primitive Boat Ramp (Limited Parking) is a boat ramp in Bonita Springs, Lee County on Big Hickory Pass, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Bonita Springs.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a gravel surface. The FWC rates its condition as needs repair. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 2 trailer spaces and 12 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. Small lot: only 2 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

Notes from the FWC

This is more of a local ramp with not really any trailer parking to speak of. Room to turn around is also very limited. Two small trailers might fit in the parking area. Some boaters disconnect their trailer.

Fishing

34 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Rock Reef 3

3.7 mi

Depth
24 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
Material
Limestone Boulders (65)

Rock Reef 1

3.7 mi

Depth
24 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W
Material
Limestone Boulders (130)

ECA Reef

3.8 mi

Depth
24 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
26° 18.369' N, 81° 52.354' W
Material
Rubble (200)

Rock Reef 4

3.8 mi

Depth
24 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
26° 18.326' N, 81° 52.286' W
Material
Limestone Boulders (65)
Show all 34 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Rock Reef 33.7 mi24 ft26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
Rock Reef 13.7 mi24 ft26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W
ECA Reef3.8 mi24 ft26° 18.369' N, 81° 52.354' W
Rock Reef 43.8 mi24 ft26° 18.326' N, 81° 52.286' W
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D3.8 mi27 ft26° 18.324' N, 81° 52.426' W
Rock Reef 23.9 mi24 ft26° 18.286' N, 81° 52.376' W
May Reef3.9 mi22 ft26° 22.377' N, 81° 55.112' W
May Reef3.9 mi22 ft26° 22.379' N, 81° 55.112' W
M.A.Y. Reef4.3 mi20 ft26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W
G-H Reef5.5 mi27 ft26° 20.670' N, 81° 56.698' W
G-H Reef6.0 mi28 ft26° 20.743' N, 81° 57.190' W
Lee-Collier6.0 mi35 ft26° 17.430' N, 81° 55.050' W
Wiggins Pass 4.5 Mile Reef6.0 mi31 ft26° 17.469' N, 81° 55.165' W
G-H Reef6.1 mi30 ft26° 20.591' N, 81° 57.239' W
G-H Reef6.3 mi28 ft26° 20.656' N, 81° 57.518' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile6.5 mi30 ft26° 17.474' N, 81° 55.808' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile6.5 mi30 ft26° 17.476' N, 81° 55.811' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.6 mi25 ft26° 22.841' N, 81° 57.671' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.6 mi25 ft26° 22.842' N, 81° 57.690' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.6 mi25 ft26° 22.846' N, 81° 57.738' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.6 mi25 ft26° 22.838' N, 81° 57.740' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.7 mi25 ft26° 22.853' N, 81° 57.765' W
Big Carlos Bridge6.7 mi25 ft26° 22.859' N, 81° 57.772' W
Village 37.2 mi30 ft26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.141' W
Village 67.2 mi30 ft26° 19.827' N, 81° 58.132' W
Village 57.2 mi30 ft26° 19.824' N, 81° 58.178' W
Village 27.2 mi30 ft26° 19.859' N, 81° 58.202' W
Village 47.3 mi30 ft26° 19.823' N, 81° 58.255' W
Village 17.3 mi30 ft26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.269' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile - 039.2 mi25 ft26° 13.588' N, 81° 52.212' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile - Pile9.2 mi26 ft26° 13.574' N, 81° 52.074' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -019.2 mi25 ft26° 13.572' N, 81° 52.074' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -C & D9.3 mi–26° 13.445' N, 81° 52.229' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -029.4 mi25 ft26° 13.390' N, 81° 52.051' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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