Paddle launch · Everglades City · Collier County
Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch
Chokoloskee Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.023(2)(c)17.
- 20mph (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.023(2)(d)7.
- 30mph in Channel (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.023(2)(e)17.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch
About this ramp
Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Everglades City, Collier County on Chokoloskee Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by United States National Park Service.
Launching
The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete boat ramp surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 8 trailer spaces and 30 car spaces, concrete. Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: Low Level of Accessibility.
Nearby
Nearest fuel docks
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.