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.

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

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.

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):

High tide

4:38 AM

2.458 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

9:46 AM

1.391 ft (MLLW)

High tide

3:13 PM

2.767 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

10:22 PM

0.302 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Gear for a day on Cocohatchee River - Little Hickory Bay

Heading out from Cocohatchee River Park Marina? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.

Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8725110. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.