Paddle launch · Homestead · Monroe County

Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)

Bear Lake Canal · Coastal marsh · Freshwater

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Fee$30 entrance fee
WaterFreshwater
How to payPay the attendant on site.

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About Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)

Aerial view of Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required) is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Homestead, Monroe County on Bear Lake Canal, a coastal marsh with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by United States National Park Service. Partner: Everglades National Park.

Launching

There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $30 entrance fee. Pay the attendant on site. Parking: 4 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: Daytime Use Only.

Facilities

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

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Nearby

Marinas

Flamingo Marina2.1 mi
Florida Bay Marina2.2 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Flamingo Marina2.1 mi
Marine fuel2.2 mi
Florida Bay Marina2.2 mi

Other ramps nearby

Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe Trail1.6 mi
Everglades National Park - Flamingo Marina - Canal Side Boat Ramp2.1 mi
Everglades National Park - Flamingo Marina - Bay Side Boat Ramp2.2 mi
Ramps in Monroe County Ramps in Homestead

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

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