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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park vs Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Faka Union River Paddling Trail
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Collier County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.0 miles apart.
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park
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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Faka Union River Paddling Trail
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daylight Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
East River
Faka Union River
Trailer Parking
—
1 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - East River DOT Wayside Park and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Faka Union River Paddling Trail 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.