Set on Caloosahatchee River, City of Cape Coral - Rosen Park Public Boat Ramp offers LEE County boaters a straightforward saltwater launch with a short run to productive water. It's a practical, no-drama ramp that does exactly what a good launch should. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

At a glance

County: LEE
City: Cape Coral
Waterbody: Caloosahatchee River
Water type: Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type: Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes: 4
Ramp surface: Concrete
Dock: Both Launch and Staging Dock
Parking surface: Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking: 55
Restroom: Flush Toilet
Fee required: Yes
Managed by: City of Cape Coral
Status: Open for Business
Hours: 24 Hours

Address: 2414 SE 15th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL, 33990 · Coordinates: 26.624509, -81.921827

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.

What to know before you launch

Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Fort Myers, about 4 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide

2:19 AM

0.164 ft (MLLW)

High tide

8:11 AM

0.867 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

1:10 PM

0.502 ft (MLLW)

High tide

7:08 PM

1.429 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Gear for a day on Caloosahatchee River

Heading out from City of Cape Coral - Rosen Park Public Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.

Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8725520. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.