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Lee County Boat Ramp and Parking Fees

Figures copied from the two Lee County pages linked under Sources, retrieved Oct. 1, 2026. County fees change, so confirm on the county page before you launch.

Lee County lists beach parking at $2 per hour, park and preserve parking at $1 per hour or $5 per day, and boat ramp parking at $5 or $10 per day. Punta Rassa is $10 for 24 hours, $20 for 48 hours and $30 for 72 hours. The Annual Parks Parking Pass is $60 for 12 months. Pay by phone, kiosk, online or in the Premium Parking app.

Fees by site type

Site typeFee as listedSites or note
Beaches$2 per hourBonita Beach Access #1, Bonita Beach Park, Little Hickory Island Beach Park/Bonita Beach Access #10, Bowditch Point Park, San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve, Lynn Hall Memorial Park
Parks and preserves$1 per hour or $5 per dayCaloosahatchee Regional Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park, Lakes Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Manatee Park, Mar. 1 to Nov. 30$1 per hour or $5 per day per vehicle/passenger carManatee Park
Manatee Park, Dec. 1 to Apr. 30$2 per hour or $5 per day per vehicle/passenger carManatee Park. Tour Van $10, Tour Bus $20
Boat ramps$5 per day or $10 per day, by rampSee the ramp table below
Punta Rassa Boat Ramp$10 for 24 hours, $20 for 48 hours, $30 for 72 hoursMaximum allowance 72 hours
Annual Parks Parking Pass$60, valid for 12 months since the date of issueDigital pass, no physical sticker required

Boat ramps, one by one

The county ramp page names 8 ramps and says parking is $10 or less per day depending on the site. Per-ramp fees below come from the county parking page.

RampFee as listedDays
Alva Boat Ramp$5 per dayMonday to Sunday
Davis Boat Ramp$5 per dayMonday to Sunday
Imperial River Boat Ramp$5 per dayMonday to Sunday
Lavender’s Landing Boat Ramp$10 per dayMonday to Sunday
Matlacha Boat Ramp$10 per dayMonday to Sunday
Pine Island Commercial Marina$10 per dayWeekends and County Holidays only
Punta Rassa Boat Ramp$10 for 24 hours, $20 for 48 hours, $30 for 72 hoursMonday to Sunday, maximum allowance 72 hours
Mullock Creek Boat RampSee county pageNamed on the county ramp page, no fee on the county parking page

The ramp page also says admission is free but there is a parking fee, and that fishing is free at these sites, though a saltwater fishing license may be required.

Paddlecraft launches

The county lists these as Primitive Paddlecraft Launches (no motorized vessels). The county parking page lists no fee for them.

Annual pass

The $60 Annual Parks Parking Pass is valid for 12 months since the date of issue, and is a digital pass with no physical sticker required. The county lists it as honored at Bonita Beach Access #1, Little Hickory Island Beach Park/Bonita Beach Access #10, Bowditch Point Park, Bowman’s Beach, Turner Beach, San Carlos Bay/Bunche Beach Preserve, Alva, Davis, Imperial River, Lavender’s Landing and Matlacha boat ramps, Punta Rassa Boat Ramp, Pine Island Commercial Marina, Lakes Park, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, Manatee Park, Hickey Creek Mitigation Park and Caloosahatchee Regional Park. Mullock Creek, Bonita Beach Park and Lynn Hall Memorial Park are not in that list. The county marks Bonita Beach Access #1, Little Hickory Island Beach Park/Bonita Beach Access #10 and Bowditch Point Park as temporarily closed for construction.

How to pay

The county lists 4 ways to pay, and you need your license plate number for each.

Vehicles with a disabled veteran license plate (DAV), specific mechanical modifications for disability accommodation, and those with a Florida Toll Exemption pass do not need to pay for parking at these locations, per the county.

What this page does not cover

These fees are Lee County’s. They do not apply to state parks, to City of Sanibel lots, or to Naples and Collier County sites. Those are run by other agencies, so check each one directly. This page does not state their fees.

Sources

FAQ

How much does it cost to park at Lee County beaches?

Lee County lists beach parking at $2 per hour, Monday to Sunday, at its six beach lots (county parking page, retrieved Oct. 1, 2026).

What does it cost to park at a Lee County boat ramp?

The county parking page lists $5 per day at Alva, Davis and Imperial River, and $10 per day at Lavender’s Landing, Matlacha and Pine Island Commercial Marina. Punta Rassa is $10 for 24 hours, $20 for 48 hours and $30 for 72 hours, with a maximum allowance of 72 hours (retrieved Oct. 1, 2026).

What does the Lee County annual parks parking pass cost and cover?

It costs $60, is valid for 12 months since the date of issue, and is a digital pass with no physical sticker. The county lists it as honored at 18 locations, including the Alva, Davis, Imperial River, Lavender’s Landing, Matlacha and Punta Rassa boat ramps (retrieved Oct. 1, 2026).

How do I pay for parking at Lee County lots?

The county lists 4 ways to pay: by phone after scanning the QR code, at a Premium Parking kiosk, online at www.premiumparking.com, or in the Premium Parking mobile app. You need your license plate number, and kiosks do not provide change (retrieved Oct. 1, 2026).