Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch
Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Imperial River in Bonita Springs, Lee County
- Fee
- $2 per day
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Dawn to Dusk”)
- Trailer parking
- 10 spaces, 2 accessible
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (not listed as accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Lee County before you go.
For your boat
Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.
All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | $2 per day |
| Fee collection | Parking Meter |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Daylight hours (FWC: “Dawn to Dusk”) |
| Trailer parking | 10 spaces, 2 accessible |
| Car-only parking | 15 spaces, 3 accessible |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (not listed as accessible) |
| Accessibility | Low Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good |
| Parking surface | Asphalt · Good |
| Docks | Not listed by FWC |
| Water | Salt or brackish water · River or Stream |
| Water body | Imperial River |
| Managed by | Lee County |
| Address | 27551 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34135 |
| County | Lee County |
| Coordinates | 26.33867, -81.80462 |
| FWC ramp ID | LE00008AA |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
Nearest NOAA tide station: Little Hickory Island (station 8725283, 3.3 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.
Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year) Excluding the marked ICW channel. About 10 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.
General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.
These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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