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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park Boat Ramp

East River · Naples, Collier County

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park is a free natural creek bank kayak and canoe launch on East River in Naples, Florida, with no restrooms. It is managed by Florida Department of Transportation.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Natural Creek Bank
Ramp condition
Rough
Fee
Free
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
17 mi from Marco Island

Managed by Florida Department of Transportation · Website

Notes: Not a developed launch site. Provides access to maze of swamp waterways north and south of the highway. Paddlers can easily become lost. Check in with park rangers prior to launching (239) 695-4593. No overnight parking. Stay off highway Not a developed launch site. Provides access to maze of swamp waterways north and south of the highway. Paddlers can easily become lost. Check in with park rangers prior to launching (239) 695-4593. No overnight parking. Stay off highway

Address: Tamiami Trail East NAPLES 34114

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Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.