Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Estero · Lee County, Florida
Aerial view — parking & launch
Where it is
Estero, Lee County, FL
26.42250, -81.86500
Parking & access
Island-only access by paddlecraft; small landings on the NW and SE sides; no road access
About this spot
Paddle-in-only Calusa shell-mound island surrounded by mangroves and shallow bay flats.
Know before you go
- • no facilities or water
- • shallow oyster bars at landings
- • exposed bay crossing
- • tidal current
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.
GAEA Guides
Family-run (since 2001) Master-Naturalist kayak nature tours across SWFL — equipment included, from Estero Bay to the Peace River.
Independent local operators in this area. “Featured” means a paid placement. We may earn a referral fee from some links — see our disclosure.