Manatee Park (Orange River)

Fort Myers · Lee County, Florida

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Aerial view — parking & launch

Where it is

Fort Myers, Lee County, FL

26.70790, -81.76600

Parking & access

Public launch with seasonal rentals at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd on the Orange River off SR-80; restrooms; paid parking

About this spot

Sheltered Orange River launch famous for paddling among dozens of manatees near the warm-water outflow in winter.

Know before you go

Rentals, tours & lessons near here

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Since 2006: kayak & SUP rentals plus guided eco, sunset, manatee, and fishing tours from Bunche Beach, free Lee County delivery.

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.

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

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