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Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak Launch vs Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lee County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak Launch
FORT MYERS
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Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers
FORT MYERS
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
—
—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Caloosahatchee River - Billys Creek
Caloosahatchee River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak Launch and Riverside Park Kayak Launch - Ft. Myers 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.