Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access and Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Faka Union River Paddling Trail
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Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access 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 16.0 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Jones Grade Lakes
Faka Union River
Trailer Parking
1 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park - Jones Grade Lakes Kayak Access 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.