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St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) vs Salty Steve's Marina
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Lee County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)
SAINT JAMES CITY
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Salty Steve's Marina
SAINT JAMES CITY
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
24 Hours
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
St. James Creek Preserve
San Carlos Bay - Pine Island Sound
Trailer Parking
—
2 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) and Salty Steve's Marina 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.