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Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access vs Don Pedro Island State Park - Land Base Kayak Access (CALL AHEAD 941-964-0375)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Charlotte County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.5 miles apart.
Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access
ENGLEWOOD
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Don Pedro Island State Park - Land Base Kayak Access (CALL AHEAD 941-964-0375)
PLACIDA
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Buck Creek
Lemon Bay
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access and Don Pedro Island State Park - Land Base Kayak Access (CALL AHEAD 941-964-0375) provide public access in Charlotte 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.
