Barefoot Beach Preserve & Park Canoe/Kayak Launch and Cocohatchee River Park Marina
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Barefoot Beach Preserve & Park Canoe/Kayak Launch vs Cocohatchee River Park Marina

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

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hours
8 am to sunset
Sunrise to Sunset
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
3
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Little Hickory Bay
Cocohatchee River - Little Hickory Bay
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
56 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Barefoot Beach Preserve & Park Canoe/Kayak Launch and Cocohatchee River Park Marina provide public access in Collier 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.

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