Hickey Creek Mitigation Park

Alva · Lee County, Florida

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Aerial view — parking & launch

Where it is

Alva, Lee County, FL

26.70500, -81.71100

Parking & access

Hand-launch into Hickey Creek at 17980 Palm Beach Blvd via a ~0.4-mile shell path (cart needed); paid parking

About this spot

Wild marked Blueway creek through 862 acres of preserve, prized for quiet wildlife paddling.

Know before you go

Rentals, tours & lessons near here

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SWFL's longtime paddle shop (since 1977): kayak/canoe/SUP rentals from the Estero River, tours, lessons, and a full store.

Since 1992: guided kayak/SUP eco-tours, lessons, fishing trips, and rentals through the Matlacha & Pine Island mangroves.

Kayak & SUP rentals plus guided and self-guided tours of Cape Coral's canals and mangrove tunnels, free delivery.

Mobile SUP & kayak rentals and guided tours with free delivery across Matlacha, Pine Island, and Cape Coral.

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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