Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak Access

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Estero Bay in Fort Myers Beach, Lee County

Fee
$8 per vehicle
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parking
Not listed by FWC
Restrooms
Flush toilets (accessible)
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
Fee$8 per vehicle
Fee collectionAttendant
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parking12 spaces, 5 accessible
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceSand Kayak Beach · Good to Excellent
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good
DocksNo dock
Other amenitiesGrill, Picnic
WaterSalt or brackish water · Bay or Lagoon
Water bodyEstero Bay
Managed byFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
Address8700 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
CountyLee County
Coordinates26.40105, -81.87049
FWC ramp IDLE90412KP

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Nearest NOAA tide station: Carlos Point, Estero Bay (station 8725325, 0.9 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 15) 25 MPH (Nov 16 - Mar 31) Ex portions of the marked channel as described. About 30 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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Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.