Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Galt Lake in St. James City, Lee County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- Not listed by FWC
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”)
- Trailer parking
- 4 spaces
- Restrooms
- Composting toilets (accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Lee County before you go.
For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | Not listed by FWC |
| Hours | Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”) |
| Trailer parking | 4 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 6 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Restrooms | Composting toilets (accessible) |
| Accessibility | Low Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Galt Lake |
| Managed by | Lee County with Calusa Land Trust |
| Address | 3661 Stringfellow Road, St. James City, FL 33956 |
| County | Lee County |
| Coordinates | 26.51633, -82.09189 |
| FWC ramp ID | LE39942VW |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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How this is rated
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