Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards)
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:15 PM
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Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (75% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards)
| Location | Ochopee, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Tamiami Canal Number C-4 |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 25.891655, -81.310009 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Collier County |
Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) is a public boat launch providing access to Tamiami Canal Number C-4 in Ochopee, Florida at coordinates 25.89166, -81.31001. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) is a public boat launch on Tamiami Canal Number C-4 in Ochopee, Collier County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Ochopee • public launch in Collier County • fishing access on Tamiami Canal Number C-4 • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | United States National Park Service |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards)
Is Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) free to use?
Yes, Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) is a public boat launch with free access in Ochopee, Florida.
What water does Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) access?
Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) provides boat launch access to Tamiami Canal Number C-4 in Ochopee, Florida.
How do I get to Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards)?
Big Cypress National Preserve - Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards) is located at coordinates 25.891655, -81.310009 in Ochopee, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 5.9 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.