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Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers vs Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lee County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers
FORT MYERS
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Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch
FORT MYERS
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Park and fishing pier close at 11:00 PM
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Caloosahatchee River
Caloosahatchee River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers and Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak 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.