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St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)

LEE County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Commercially Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Sand, Sand
Dock
No Docks
Fee required
No
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Managed by
Calusa Land Trust
Coordinates
26.51422, -82.07450

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.

St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat ramp in LEE County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)

St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat ramp in Lee County, Florida. It is managed by Calusa Land Trust. 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. Access is commercially owned for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are daytime use only.

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 St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are daytime use only.

Who manages St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)?

It is managed by Calusa Land Trust.