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Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch

Imperial River, Lee County, FL

Quick AnswerLee County lists $5 per day at the Imperial River boat ramp. FWC inventory lists $2 per day (not verified; call first). Fee from owner's own page. Not yet verified by phone
From the FWC boat ramp inventory, read Oct 26, 2026. FWC does not date its fee entries.

Key Facts

Launch fee
FWC inventory lists $2 per day (not verified; call first)
Fee collected by
Parking Meter
Parking fee
No fee published, call first
Hours
Dawn to Dusk (per FWC inventory)
Lanes
1 (per FWC inventory)
Type
Hand launch only
Water body
Imperial River
Address
27551 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Owner
Lee County
Status
Listed as Open for Business by FWC. Not confirmed by phone
Phone
Not listed in FWC inventory
Coordinates
26.33867, -81.80462

What The Owner Says

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Questions

What does the owner say it costs to launch at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

The county page does not list a separate kayak launch fee. The state FWC inventory shows this canoe and kayak launch at $2 per day, so the two sources differ. A $60 annual parks parking pass is listed as honored at Imperial River. We have not confirmed this by phone.

How much does it cost to launch at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

FWC inventory lists $2 per day (not verified; call first). The inventory does not date its fee entries and we have not confirmed this by phone, so call the owner before you go.

Is Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch open?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventory lists it as Open for Business. The inventory was derived from a 2009 dataset and individual entries carry no check date, so confirm hours and closures with the owner.

Is there an annual pass at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

A $60 annual parks parking pass is listed as honored at Imperial River. Source: Lee County Parks and Recreation: Parking. We have not confirmed this by phone.

Do kayaks and canoes pay to launch at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

The county page does not list a separate kayak launch fee. The state FWC inventory shows this canoe and kayak launch at $2 per day, so the two sources differ. Source: Lee County Parks and Recreation: Parking. We have not confirmed this by phone.

Is there a parking fee at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

Lee County's parking page lists the Imperial River Boat Ramp (27551 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs) at $5 per day, open daily. A $60 annual parks parking pass is listed as honored at Imperial River. Source: Lee County Parks and Recreation: Parking. We have not confirmed this by phone.

Who runs Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

The FWC inventory lists the owner as Lee County. Call before you go to confirm the fee, hours and any closures.

Can I launch a kayak at Imperial River Canoe & Kayak Launch?

The FWC inventory lists this as a hand launch only, which means no trailered boats. We have not confirmed kayak or canoe rules by phone.

More like this: Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Lee County.

Also see all boat ramps in Bonita Springs.

Sources

Basics on this page come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC-FWRI) boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation. "Verified by phone" appears only after we confirm with the owner. How we verify.

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