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Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak Access vs Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak Access
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lee County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak Access
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Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak Access
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Dawn to Dusk
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Estero Bay
Estero Bay
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak Access and Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak Access provide public access in Lee 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.