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Boat Ramp

J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East

LEE County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Kayak Launch Beach
Dock
No Dock
Fee required
Yes
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset, Closed Fridays
Managed by
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Coordinates
26.45171, -82.11293

J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East is a public boat ramp in LEE County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. A launch fee applies.

About J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East

J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East is a public boat ramp in Lee County, Florida. It is managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. A launch fee is required — bring a way to pay. Posted hours are sunrise to sunset, closed fridays.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East?

Yes, a launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are sunrise to sunset, closed fridays.

Who manages J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East?

It is managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.