For Collier County anglers, Cocohatchee River Park Marina is a go-to saltwater ramp on Cocohatchee River - Little Hickory Bay. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. With 3 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
Boater’s note
Bring cash or a card that reads Collier County's meter — the on-site attendant collects a launch fee even for pass holders on some weekends. Trailer parking fills up before 9am on winter weekends when the tarpon are running. The channel out is well-marked but skinny at low tide; if you draft over 2 feet, plan your return around the tide.
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At a glance
- County
- Collier
- City
- Naples
- Waterbody
- Cocohatchee River - Little Hickory Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Boat Ramp Within Marina
- Launch lanes
- 3
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 56
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Collier County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Sunrise to Sunset
Address: 13531 Vanderbuilt Drive, Naples, FL, 34110 · Coordinates: 26.293612, -81.820024
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
- manatee protection Collier (within 15 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Naples (Outer Coast), about 11 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
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