Koreshan State Park (Estero River)

Estero · Lee County, Florida

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Aerial view — parking & launch

Where it is

Estero, Lee County, FL

26.43270, -81.81130

Parking & access

Hand/ramp launch off US-41 at the Estero River; paved parking, $5/car plus boat-ramp fee

About this spot

Shaded, mangrove- and oak-canopied blackwater river, calm and beginner-friendly upstream, ideal for SUP.

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.

Family-run (since 2001) Master-Naturalist kayak nature tours across SWFL — equipment included, from Estero Bay to the Peace River.

Kayak & SUP rentals (clear and pedal models) plus guided eco-tours launching from Big Hickory Island in Estero Bay.

Daily guided eco-tours and kayak/SUP rentals from Big Hickory Island into the Estero Bay mangrove tunnels.

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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