Commodore Creek Kayak Trail
Sanibel Island · Lee County, Florida
Aerial view — parking & launch
Where it is
Sanibel Island, Lee County, FL
26.44560, -82.08750
Parking & access
No standalone parking; reached by paddling ~0.5 mi from the Tarpon Bay launch into a marked 2.5-mi loop
About this spot
Sheltered, well-marked mangrove-canopy tunnel trail teeming with birds and the occasional manatee.
Know before you go
- • narrow mangrove passages
- • shallow at low tide
- • easy to lose orientation
Rentals, tours & lessons near here
Estero River Outfitters
SWFL's longtime paddle shop (since 1977): kayak/canoe/SUP rentals from the Estero River, tours, lessons, and a full store.
Gulf Coast Kayak
Since 1992: guided kayak/SUP eco-tours, lessons, fishing trips, and rentals through the Matlacha & Pine Island mangroves.
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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