Tarpon Bay Explorers
Tarpon Bay Explorers is a boat ramp on Tarpon Bay located in Sanibel, Lee County, Florida. It is inside the city limits of Sanibel. The closest other listed launch is J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East, 2.0 miles away, and 6 listed launches are within 10 miles. Facility details below come from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Ramp details
| Coordinates | 26.442385, -82.082913 |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| City | Sanibel |
| Waterbody | Tarpon Bay |
| Launch type | Hand Launch Only |
| Launch lanes | 1 |
| Ramp surface | Concrete ramp or sand beach |
| Trailer parking spaces | 5 |
| Parking | 25 |
| Fee | Yes ($10.00) |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Hours / season | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily |
| Dock | No Dock |
| Accessibility | Yes |
| Managed by | Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation |
| Phone | (239) 472-8900 |
| More info | tarponbayexplorers.com/ |
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Nearby boat ramps
- J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site East2.0 mi
- Sanibel Island Public Boat Ramp3.0 mi
- J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge - Wildlife Drive Kayak Site West4.1 mi
- Monroe Canal Marina4.3 mi
- Sanibel Bowman's Beach Kayak Launch4.6 mi
- St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)5.0 mi
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) public boat access data (site LE05082IE). All sources. Report a correction.