GUIDE — BEACHES & BOATING

ANN OLESKY PARK

Located at the end of Lake Trafford Road in Immokalee, rural Collier County. The lake is known for fantastic fishing opportunities and lake water access.

Features: a 200-foot pier, boat ramp and access to a 1,500 acre lake, Lake Trafford. In addition to bass, crappie and blue gill, the lake also has an abundant amount of bird wildlife. No swimming is allowed however, because alligators also call Lake Trafford home! For more information about water access, call the Parks & Recreation administration at (239) 254-4000.

BAYVIEW PARK

Location: Danford Street

Hours: sunrise to sundown

Phone: (239) 252-4000

Bayview Park's 4 acres are located at the end of Danford Street off Thomasson Drive. For more information about water access, call the Parks & Recreation administration at (239) 254-4000.

BLUEBILL BEACH

100 Bluebill Avenue located at the intersection of Bluebill Avenue and Gulfshore Drive The access has 18 public parking spaces. Parks & Recreation has set up a temporary beach access on the site until permanent facility is constructed. Once completed, the beach access will include restroom facilities.

CAXAMBAS PARK

Location: End of South Collier Boulevard on Marco Island

Hours: Mon-Sun 7 a.m. to sunset (6 p.m. in Winter and 8 p.m. or later in Summer)

Phone: (239) 642-0004

Water access point located on upscale Marco Island. This public boat access point includes a 4 acre park, ample parking, concessions for sale from sunscreen to food and allows easy access to the northern Ten Thousand Islands or Gulf of Mexico. A Coast Guard Auxiliary Building on site offers boating and safety classes. You may call (239) 394-5911 for more information about Auxiliary classes.

CLAM PASS PARK / BEACH

Seagate Drive, Naples (South of the Registry Resort)

Facilities include: Scenic boardwalk, kayak and catamaran rentals, beach chairs, trolley ride, outdoor showers, restrooms, snack bar.

COCOHATCHEE RIVER PARK

Location: Vanderbilt Drive between 111th Ave. & Bonita Beach Rd.

Hours: sunrise to sundown

Phone: (239) 591-8596

The park provides access to the gulf of Mexico through Wiggins Pass. Cocohatchee River Park has more capacity than other boat launches with many parking spaces and four boat launching lanes. A Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla is on-site and offers boating safety classes. Call the Auxiliary at (239) 566-1777 for more information about those services.

COLLIER BOULEVARD BOATING PARK

Location: Collier Blvd. north of Marco

Hours: Sunrise to Sundown

Phone: (239) 252-4000

The public water access point located on Collier Boulevard just north of the Marco Island bridge is one of the most popular in Collier County. The access has ample boating parking, but does tend to become crowded during season (Jan - April). Parks & Recreation recommends arriving early during season. The Collier Boulevard Boating Park is located on the East side of Collier Boulevard and has two ramps for launching water vessels. For more information about public boat ramps call Parks & Recreation's Administration at (239) 252-4000.

CONNER PARK

Location: 111th Avenue North

Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown

Phone: (239) 254-4000

Conner Park provides parking off-site of the North Naples beach area. It is just a short walk away from beautiful Collier County beaches.

DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE RECREATION AREA / BEACH

11100 Gulf Shore Drive, N., Naples

Phone: 239-597-6196

Hours: 8 am - Sunset Daily

Facilities include: Five parking areas, picnic tables, BBQ's, boardwalks, showers, bathhouses, picnic pavilion, observation tower, boat-launching ramp, swimming, boating and fishing, restrooms.

LELY BAREFOOT PARK / BEACH

Location: Barefoot Beach Road off Bonita Beach Road

Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown

Phone: (239) 591-8596

Facilities Include: Parking, restrooms, showers.

LOWDERMILK PARK / BEACH

Banyan Blvd. and Gulf Shore Blvd.

Phone: 239-213-3029

Facilities Include: Parking, restrooms, showers, pavilion, picnic tables and concessions.

NAPLES BEACHES

From Gordon Pass on the south to Seagate Drive on the North.

Facilities: Over 10 miles of sandy beach. Naples Fishing Pier is at the west end off 12th Avenue S., extending 1,000 feet into the Gulf - Great for fishing or watching sunsets. Metered parking, bait, snack bar, restrooms, outdoor showers.

NORTH GULF SHORE BEACH ACCESS

Location: between Seagate Condominiums & North Gulf Shore Boulevard

Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset

Phone: (239) 252-4000

The North Gulf Shore Beach Access is a lovely walkway between the condominiums of Seagate and North Gulf Shore Boulevard. This access is one of few in the upscale beachfront area. A county beach parking lot is available for convenience at the end of Seagate Drive, however the beach is accessible at both the end of Seagate and North Gulf Shore Boulevard via foot. To park free, drivers must have a beach parking sticker.

SOUTH MARCO BEACH ACCESS

Location: South Collier Boulevard on Marco Island

Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown

Phone: (239) 252-4000
South Marco Beach Access is a 70-parking space lot with rest room access.

TIGERTAIL BEACH

Location: Hernando Drive on Marco Island

Hours: 8 a.m. to sundown

Phone: (239) 252-4000.

VANDERBILT BEACH

Starting in North Naples at Vanderbilt Drive on the South, to Delnor Wiggins State Park at the North.

Phone: 239-597-6196

Facilities include: Freshwater Showers, lifeguards, grills, picnic tables, boat ramp, observation tower, restrooms, bath house. Additional Public Parking in lot next to the Ritz Carlton.