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Bowditch Point Park Kayak Launch vs San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lee County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.1 miles apart.
Bowditch Point Park Kayak Launch
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San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft Launch
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Dawn to Dusk
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Matanzas Pass
San Carlos Bay
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Bowditch Point Park Kayak Launch and San Carlos Bay Bunche Beach Preserve Paddle Craft Launch 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.