Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch and Glades Haven RV Park, Bait and Tackle
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Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch vs Glades Haven RV Park, Bait and Tackle

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

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Unknown
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Chokoloskee Bay
Chokoloskee Bay
Trailer Parking
8 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Everglades National Park - Gulf Coast Visitor Center - Canoe/Kayak Launch and Glades Haven RV Park, Bait and Tackle 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.