Big Cypress Addition Lands Recreation Access (aka. Alligator Alley Mile 51) and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access
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Big Cypress Addition Lands Recreation Access (aka. Alligator Alley Mile 51) vs Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Collier County, Florida.

These ramps are about 28.2 miles apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
2
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
L-28 Interceptor Canal
Jones Grade Lakes
Trailer Parking
50 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Big Cypress Addition Lands Recreation Access (aka. Alligator Alley Mile 51) and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access provide public access in Collier County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.