Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Old Blind Pass in Sanibel, Lee County

Fee
$5 per hour
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
Daylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise to Sunset”)
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 City of Sanibel 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$5 per hour
Fee collectionParking Meter
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
HoursDaylight hours (FWC: “Sunrise to Sunset”)
Trailer parkingNot listed by FWC
Car-only parking220 spaces
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityLow Level of Accessibility
Ramp surfaceKayak Launch Dock
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good
DocksKayak Launch Dock
Other amenitiesGrill, Picnic
WaterSalt or brackish water · Bay or Lagoon
Water bodyOld Blind Pass
Managed byCity of Sanibel
Address1700 Bowman's Beach Road, Sanibel, FL 33957
CountyLee County
Coordinates26.46044, -82.15492
FWC ramp IDLE00003AA

On the water

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

Nearest NOAA tide station: Captiva Island (outside) (station 8725383, 2.1 mi straight-line; reference station). Tide predictions are published by NOAA CO-OPS.

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.