25.8916550, -81.3100090

Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) Boat Ramp is a public launch on Halfway Creek in Collier County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Plantation Island, about 4.8 miles away. The closest larger city is Bonita Springs, approximately 42.5 miles away.

Sourced from FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Halfway Creek

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Halfway Creek , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Collier County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Collier County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) Boat Ramp provides access to Halfway Creek, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Collier County, Florida
Nearby places
Plantation Island (4.8 mi)
Everglades City (4.9 mi)
Chokoloskee (6.3 mi)
Coordinates
25.8916550, -81.3100090 Gaia
Waterbody
Halfway Creek
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Gravel

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind SE 9 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM

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