Coon Bottom Landing Public Boat Ramp
Public boat launch in Florida with 2 amenities including boat launch and public access.
Hand Launch Only1 laneConcrete ramp or sand beach$10 feeSalt or Brackish WaterADA Accessible
About This Ramp
Tarpon Bay Explorers is a hand launch only in Sanibel, Florida, providing access to Tarpon Bay (salt or brackish water). The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete ramp or sand beach surface in good condition. A launch fee is required ($10); fees are collected attendant. The facility features a no dock, flush toilet restrooms (ADA accessible) and trailer parking for 5 vehicles. Hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.
Ramp Details
Ramp & Launch
- Access
- Commercial — Open to Public
- Ramp Type
- Hand Launch Only
- Surface
- Concrete ramp or sand beach
- Condition
- Good
- Single Lanes
- 1
- Total Lanes
- 1
- Dock
- No Dock
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily
Parking & Facilities
- Trailer Spaces
- 5
- Vehicle Spaces
- 25
- Parking Surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Parking Condition
- Good
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet (ADA accessible)
- Accessibility
- Yes
Fee Information
- Fee Required
- Yes
- Amount
- $10
- Collection
- Attendant
Water & Location
- Water Body
- Tarpon Bay
- Water Type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Hydrological Type
- Bay or Lagoon
- County
- Lee
- Street
- 900 Tarpon Bay Road
- ZIP Code
- 33957
- Coordinates
- 26.44238, -82.08291
Frequently Asked Questions — Lee County
How many public boat ramps are in Lee County?
There are 71 public boat ramps in Lee County, Florida listed in our directory, offering access to 30 different water bodies.
Are there free boat ramps in Lee County?
38 of the 70 ramps in Lee County with known fee information offer free access. The remainder charge a launch fee — contact the managing agency for current rates.
Are there ADA-accessible boat ramps in Lee County?
32 boat ramps in Lee County report ADA-accessible facilities. Features vary by site but may include accessible parking, restrooms, and launch areas. Call ahead to confirm current conditions before visiting.
What type of water access is available in Lee County?
Boat ramps in Lee County provide access to both freshwater inland lakes and rivers, and saltwater or brackish coastal waterways. The county's 30 water bodies offer a variety of fishing, boating, and recreation opportunities.
What is the most common boat ramp surface in Lee County?
Concrete is the most common ramp surface in Lee County, found at 26 of the 71 boat ramps in our directory. Surface type affects traction and trailer loading — particularly important in wet or winter conditions.
About This Data
- Managed by
- Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation
- Contact
- (239) 472-8900
- Last verified
- May 16, 2026
- Official information
- Official website →
- Data source
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Sourced from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, public domain.
Disclaimer: Information is provided for informational purposes only. Always verify facility hours, amenities, and any required permits before visiting. Contact your state's fish and wildlife agency for up-to-date information.