Barefoot Beach Preserve Kayak Launch
Bonita/Collier line · Collier County, Florida
Aerial view — parking & launch
Where it is
Bonita/Collier line, Collier County, FL
26.35300, -81.84200
Parking & access
Launch on the estuary side near parking area #3; free to launch, $10 parking without county pass
About this spot
Well-marked numbered mangrove trail (1-15) on sheltered Little Hickory Bay, very beginner-friendly.
Know before you go
- • shallow at low tide
- • mangrove maze navigation
- • biting insects
Rentals, tours & lessons near here
Naples Outfitters
Locally owned Naples paddlesports shop with kayak & SUP rentals, biologist-led tours, lessons, and gear since 2004.
Rising Tide Explorers
Biologist-guided kayak eco-tours and rentals through Rookery Bay and the surrounding estuaries.
Independent local operators in this area. “Featured” means a paid placement. We may earn a referral fee from some links — see our disclosure.
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