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Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

Cape Coral · Lee County, Florida

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Aerial view — parking & launch

Aerial view of Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve launch and parking in Cape Coral, FL

Where it is

Cape Coral, Lee County, FL

26.61960, -81.93350

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Parking & access

Kayak Shack launch (seasonal rentals) into preserve creeks and Four Mile Cove near Midpoint Bridge; free parking

About this spot

Mangrove creek paddle opening to Four Mile Cove on the Caloosahatchee, with manatees and birds.

Know before you go

  • tidal flats/shallows
  • boat wakes near Caloosahatchee
  • wind in the open cove