Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch
on Caloosahatchee River - Orange River — LEE County, Florida
- Fee 5
- Gravel
- Dock
- Hand launch
A very popular park for observing manatees during colder months. A kayak rental shop is on site. Also a popular destination for kayak tours provided by off site outfitters. Plenty of parking. This location can be crowded.
Details
| Water body | Caloosahatchee River - Orange River |
|---|---|
| Water type | Salt or Brackish Water |
| County | LEE |
| Nearest community | FORT MYERS |
| Address | 10901 Palm Beach Boulevard (State Highway 80) |
| Type | Hand Launch Only |
| Ramp surface | Gravel |
| Dock | No Docks |
| Parking | Mix of Paved and Not Paved |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Launch fee | Yes |
| Fee amount | 5 |
| Hours | Dawn to Dusk |
| Reported condition | Good to Excellent |
| Status | Open for Business |
| Managed by | Lee County |
Only fields the managing agency publishes are shown. A missing row means the agency does not record it, not that the feature is absent.
Directions to 26.69318, -81.77732 →
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