Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:13 PM)
- Water temp
- 89°F
- Water level
- 6.38 ft
- Tide
- 2.238 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725114 — NAPLES BAY, NORTH · 21.2 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 255432081303900 — FAKA-UNION RIVER NEAR THE MOUTH · 3.4 mi from Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp
| Location | Marco Island, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 25.956779, -81.511523 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Collier |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River in Marco Island, Florida at coordinates 25.95678, -81.51152. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River in Marco Island, 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Flush Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Marco Island • public launch in Collier • fishing access on Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Fee | $8 |
| Managed By | Collier County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp
Is Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Marco Island, Florida.
What water does Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp access?
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River in Marco Island, Florida.
How do I get to Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp?
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 25.956779, -81.511523 in Marco Island, 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
The area surrounding Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State - Faka Union River Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.