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Put-In Spots

With miles of white sand beaches along the trail finding a spot to launch your vessel is easy. We've compiled a list of the most popular spots along the trail from beach side parks to marinas.

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Boca Grande Area

19th Street Access (Bayside)

941-964-2564 more...

Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park/Annie's Creek

12301 Burnt Store Rd., Punta Gorda, FL 33955
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Bonita Springs

Hickory Bait & Tackle at Weeks Landing

23149 Weeks Fish Camp Rd., Bonita Springs, FL 34134
239-498-0090 more...

Imperial River Boat Ramp

27551 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
239-533-7275 more...

Riverside Park

10451 Pennsylvania Ave., Bonita Springs, FL 34135
239-338-2287 more...

Cape Coral

Cape Coral Boat Ramp at Horton Park

2600 SE 26th Place, Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-573-3128 more...

Cape Coral Yacht Club

239-574-0806 more...

Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

East end of Southeast 23rd Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33990
239-549-4606 more...

Sirenia Vista Park

End of Ceitus Parkway and Old burnt store, Cape Coral, FL 33915
239-549-4606 more...

Tarpon Point Marina

6095 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33914
239-549-4900 more...

Estero

Estero River Outfitters

20991 S. Tamiami Trl., Estero, FL 33928
239-992-4050 more...

Koreshan State Historic Site

3800 Corkscrew Rd., Estero, FL 33928
239-992-0311 more...

Fort Myers

Adventures in Paradise, Inc.

14341 Port Comfort Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-472-8443 more...

Bunche Beach

18201 John Morris Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-765-6794 more...

Caloosahatchee Regional Park

18500 N. River Rd., Alva, FL 33920
239-694-0398 more...

Centennial Park

2000 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-321-7530 more...

City of Fort Myers Yacht Basin

1300 Lee St., Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-321-7080 more...

Davis Boat Ramp

2227 Davis Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-690-5030 more...

Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park

17980 Palm Beach Blvd., Alva, FL 33920
239-694-0398 more...

Jack's Marina

2200 Marina Park Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-694-2708 more...

Manatee Park

10901 S.R. 80, Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-690-5030 more...

Punta Rassa Boat Ramp

18700 Punta Rassa Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
239-533-7275 more...

Shady Oaks Park

239-338-2287 more...

Sweetwater Landing

16991 S.R. 31, Fort Myers, FL 33905
239-694-3850 more...

W.P. Franklin Lock, Dam and Recreation Area

1660 S Franklin Lock rd., Alva, FL 33920
239-694-2582 more...

Fort Myers Beach

Bowditch Point Regional Park

50 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-765-6794 more...

Dog Beach

8800 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-533-7275 more...

Holiday Adventure Tours & Boat Rental

250 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-8661 more...

Lovers Key State Park

8700 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-4588 more...

Mound House: Archaeological & Historic Site

289 Connecticut St., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-765-0865 more...

Salty Sam's Waterfront Adventures

2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-7333 more...

San Carlos RV Park & Island Resort

16299 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33908
239-466-3133 more...

North Fort Myers

Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve

17100 McDowell Dr. & 10130 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers, FL 33917
239-533-7275 more...

Judd Community Park

1297 Driftwood, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-461-7400 more...

North Shore Park

12901 N. Cleveland Avenue, North Fort Myers, FL 33903
239-461-7400 more...

Pine Island

Bokeelia Boat Ramp

7290 Barrancas Ave., Bokeelia, FL 33922
239-283-0015 more...

Matlacha Community Park and Boat Ramp

4577 Pine Island Rd., Matlacha, FL 33993
239-283-4110 more...

Pine Island Commercial Marina

6001 Maria Dr., St. James City, FL 33956
239-533-7275 more...

Pineland Monument

Waterfront Drive, Pineland, FL 33945
239-533-7275 more...

Tropic Star of Pine Island

16498 Tortuga St, Bokeelia, FL 33922
239-283-0015 more...

Tropical Point

End of Tropical Point Drive, St. James City, FL 33956
239-533-7275 more...

Sanibel & Captiva Islands

Sanibel Causeway Island Park

19931 Sanibel Causeway Road, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-765-6794 more...

Sanibel Island Boat Ramp

Just off Sanibel Causeway, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-472-6397 more...

Tarpon Bay Explorers

900 Tarpon Bay Rd., Sanibel Island, FL 33957
239-472-8900 more...

Turner Beach at Blind Pass

239-472-6397 more...

Wildlife FAQ

Kayaking along the Great Calusa Blueway gets you up close and personal with wildlife of all types.

Contact Us

Lee County Parks & Recreation
Betsy Clayton, Blueway/Waterways Coordinator
3410 Palm Beach Blvd.
Fort Myers, FL 33916
239-533-7275
paddletrail@leegov.com
www.leeparks.org

Lee County Convention & Visitors Bureau
2201 Second St. Suite 600
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-338-3500
800-237-6444
www.FortMyersSanibel.com

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Wildlife Around Every Turn

Encounter native animals – from 1,200-pound manatees to elegant roseate spoonbills – all along the trail.

Put-In Spots

Finding a spot to launch your vessel is easy. Here’s a list of the most popular beachside parks and marinas.