Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required) and Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe Trail

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Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required) vs Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe Trail

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Monroe County, Florida.

These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.

Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required)

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Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe Trail

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Type

Hand Launch Only

Hours

Daytime Use Only

Fees

Yes

Launch Lanes

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Water Type

Freshwater

Water Body

Bear Lake Canal

Coot Bay Pond

Trailer Parking

—

Restrooms

Yes

Accessible

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Which ramp should you choose?

Both Everglades National Park - Bear Lake Canoe Trail (Backcountry Permit Required) and Everglades National Park - Coot Bay Pond Canoe Trail provide public access in Monroe 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.