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Rookery Bay Natioanl Esturarine Reserach Reserve - Shell Island Road Primitive Boat Launch

Water body	Rookery Bay / Henderson Creek
Water type	Salt or Brackish Water
County	Collier
City	Naples
Address / directions	10 Shell Island Road
Ramp type	Stand Alone Ramp
Lanes	1
Amenities	Dock: No Docks; No Accommodations for Accessibility
Fee	No
Parking	Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil; trailer spaces 4; vehicle spaces 5
Hours	Daytime Use Only
Status	Open for Business
Owner / manager	Conservancy of South West Florida
Agency notes	Status comments: A popular canoe and kayak launch site. Small shallow draft motor boats can launch from the beach with caution. A 4x4 vehicle and local knowledge are recommended for trailer launching. Operational comments: A popular canoe and kayak launch site. Small shallow draft motor boats can launch from the beach with caution. A 4x4 vehicle and local knowledge are recommended for trailer launching.
Source ID	CO00237XX
Coordinates	26.02380, -81.73413 · OpenStreetMap

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Nearest water gauge

Tamiami Canal At U.S. 41 Nr Eagle Lakes, Fl (USGS 02291195), about 8.0 mi away. It may be on a different water body.

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Marinas and boat fuel nearby

Rose Marina (marina) — 4.3 mi
Marco Island Marina (marina) — 4.5 mi
Walker's Hideaway Marina of Marco Island (marina) — 4.7 mi

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