Riverside Park Boat Ramp (Shell Creek)

Punta Gorda · Charlotte County, Florida

RivershelteredFree

Aerial view — parking & launch

Where it is

Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, FL

26.98700, -81.97600

Parking & access

Single-lane ramp + hand launch for kayaks/canoes on Shell Creek, ~8 trailer spaces

About this spot

Sheltered freshwater Shell Creek paddling with cypress and abundant wildlife.

Know before you go

Rentals, tours & lessons near here

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Locally owned guided kayak eco-tours and self-guided rentals around Charlotte Harbor and the Peace River.

Kayak & SUP launches from Port Charlotte Beach Park plus guided dolphin/eco tours, rentals at other sites by request.

Free-delivery kayak rentals (single, double, fishing, youth) by the day or week across Charlotte County.

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.

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