Public boat ramps in Okaloosa County Florida

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Edrehi Boat Ramp ~ Swift Bayou Ramp
boat ramp northern choctawhatchee bay okaloosa county 213 Edrehi Avenue
Niceville, FL 32578

1-850-689-5772

GPS 30° 30'36.12" N    86° 27'18.74" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 30° 30'36.12" N    86° 27'22.79" W
( Entrance area off Edrehi Avenue )

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weather near Edrehi Boat Ramp ~ Swift Bayou Ramp, Florida   Tides near Niceville, Fl

 

The Edrehi boat ramp is along the northern portion of Rocky Bayou and offers; Single lane ramp, no courtesy docks and parking is limited to 6-8 boat trailers. No restrooms at this location.

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Florida Park Boat Ramp
Florida Avenue & Grandview Avenue
Valparaiso, FL 32580

1-850-729-5402

GPS 30° 29'48.07" N    86° 29'14.94" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 30° 29'47.95" N    86° 29'18.90" W
( Entrance off Grandview Avenue )

NOAA Valparaiso 8729501

weather near Florida Park Boat Ramp, Florida   Tides near Valparaiso, Fl

 

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Florida Park boat ramp sits on 3.5 acres along Boggy Bayou offers; Single launching lane, non-floating courtesy docks, picnic pavilions, playground and restrooms. This area has very limited boat trailer parking.
A fishing pier is on site also

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Fort Walton Beach Boat Ramp ~ Smaller Boats
boat ramp in 32548 139 Brooks Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

1-850-833-9576

GPS 30° 24'07.14" N    86° 36'23.58" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 30° 24'10.84" N    86° 36'23.36" W
( Entrance to boat ramp area )

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weather near Fort Walton Beach Boat Ramp ~ Smaller Boats, Florida   Tides near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

 

Fort Walton Landing offers; 700 feet of waterfront access, single lane ramp which is suitable for small boats, gazebo area, playground and restrooms.
A fishing pier is on site also.

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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Boat Ramp
boat ramp near choctaw beach okaloosa county florida 4281 Highway 20
Niceville, FL 32578

850-833-9144
Entrance fee applies

GPS 30° 30'05.74" N    86° 26'14.23" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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Okaloosa County

weather near Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Boat Ramp, Florida   Tides near Niceville, Fl

 

The Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park boat ramp offers; A wide single lane ramp, courtesy docks, 26 paved boat trailer parking spaces, pavilions within the park and restrooms.
Small additional launching fee applies ( $5.00 in 2023 )

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Garnier's Beach Park Hand Launch
257 Beachview Drive Northeast
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32547

1-850-833-9576
Closes at:
7:30 PM winter
8:30 PM in June, July & August.

GPS 30° 25'45.74" N    86° 36'01.09" W
( Waters edge at launch )

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NOAA Garnier Bayou, Shalimar 8729538

weather near Garnier's Park Boat Ramp, Florida   Tides near Ft Walton Beach, Fl

 

The Garnier's Park hand launch ramp is on Choctawhatchee Bay and is operated by the City of Ft Walton Beach. No designated parking for vehicles with trailers, but park has paved parking lot. covered picnic area, and playground available.
Sign states closes

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Gulf Islands National Seashore Boat Ramp ~ Okaloosa Area

GPS 30° 23'51.93" N    86° 34'57.51" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 30° 23'43.58" N    86° 34'41.70" W
( Entrance )

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NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

weather near Gulf Islands National Seashore Boat Ramp ~ Okaloosa Area, Florida   Tides near Ft Walton Beach, Fl

 

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Joes Bayou Recreation Area Boat Ramp
sign at joes bayou destin okaloosa county florida 800 Beach Drive
Destin, FL 32541

850-654-5184
No fee for Destin residents others pay launching fee

GPS 30° 24'37.72" N    86° 29'27.86" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Joes Bayou Recreation Area Boat Ramp, Destin, Florida   Tides near Destin, Fl

 

Joes Bayou Recreation Area boat ramp offers; 5 launching lanes, courtesy docks, 75-100 boat trailer parking spaces, no overnight boat trailer parking at this location, small picnic area, boat wash down stations and restrooms. The launch fee collection is very organized especially on weekends here. When no attendant is available, be SURE to use honor box system ( up near restrooms ), tickets are written often. The unloading area for hand launch is to the left of the restrooms, 10 minute limit.

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Lincoln Park Boat Ramp
North Bayshore Drive & East Washington Avenue
Valparaiso, FL 32580

1-850-729-5402
Hours: ramp is open 24 hours

GPS 30° 30'26.91" N    86° 29'14.77" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Valparaiso 8729501

weather near Lincoln Park Boat Ramp, Valparaiso, Florida   Tides near Valparaiso, Fl

 

Lincoln Park boat ramp in Valparaiso, sits on 6.5 acres along Boggy Bayou and offers; single lane ramp, courtesy dock, 15-20 boat trailer parking spaces, picnic area, playground, rinsing showers and restrooms.

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Lions Park Boat Ramp
sign at lions park boat ramp on boggy bayou niceville florida Bayshore Drive & Byrne Street
Niceville, FL 32578

1-850-729-4062

GPS 30° 30'38.96" N    86° 28'52.14" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Lions Park Boat Ramp, Niceville, Florida   Tides near Niceville, Fl

 

Located on Boggy Bayou on the northern end of Choctawhatchee Bay, the Lion's Park boat ramp is operated by The City Niceville and offers; 2 launching lanes, large floating courtesy dock, 10-12 boat trailer parking spaces near ramp, parking along Byrnes Road across the street from the ramp, beautiful small covered picnic shelters on a nicely manicured lawn and restrooms.

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Liza Jackson Park Boat Ramp & Homeless Encampment
sign at liza jackson park 344 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-833-9576
Free to Ft. Walton Beach residents others pay small fee

GPS 30° 24'25.70" N    86° 38'14.86" W
( Entrance into park )

GPS 30°24'20.42" N    86° 38'17.44" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Liza Jackson Park Boat Ramp, Fort Walton Beach, Florida   Tides near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

 

Liza Jackson Park is poorly managed by The City of Fort Walton Beach and offers; 2 launching lanes, non-floating courtesy docks, 41 boat trailer parking spots, picnic area, grills, playground, volleyball court and restrooms. Located on Santa Rosa Sound ~ Choctawhatchee Bay.
Fishing pier on site also.

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Longwood Park ~ Poquito Bayou Park Boat Ramp
4 Bay Street
Shalimar, FL 32579

GPS 30° 27'19.37" N    86° 35'15.01" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Garnier Bayou, Shalimar 8729538

weather near Longwood Park ~ Poquito Bayou Park Boat Ramp, Shalimar, Florida   Tides near Shalimar, Fl

 

The Longwood Park ~ Poquito Bayou Park boat ramp offers; single lane ramp, courtesy dock, small pavilion, grill and parking for about 10 boat trailers.

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Mary Esther Dock Small Boat Ramp - Hand Launch
mary esther florida hand launch misty water lane Misty Water Lane
Mary Esther, FL 32569

GPS 30° 24'24.12" N    86° 39'02.05" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Mary Esther Dock Boat Ramp, Mary Esther, Florida   Tides near Mary Esther, Fl

 

The Mary Esther Dock boat ramp along Boggy Bayou offers; single lane ramp ( very slippery ), non-floating courtesy dock / pier, trash receptacles and parking for about 5-6 boat trailers. Truly used mostly as a hand launch location. Pier / courtesy dock was in VERY POOR shape when visited 07-2022.
A fishing pier is on site also.

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Marler Park Boat Ramp
1275 Santa Rosa Boulevard
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-689-5772

GPS 30° 24'01.18" N    86° 35'33.04" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

GPS 30° 23'56.78" N    86° 35'43.69" W
( Entrance to Marler Park )

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weather near Marler Park Boat Ramp, Ft Walton Beach, Florida   Tides near Ft Walton Beach, Fl

 

Marler Park boat ramp is operated by Okaloosa County and offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks, picnic pavilions, grills and restrooms.

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Meigs Park Boat Ramp

GPS 30° 26'00.34" N    86° 34'29.90" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

Not on navigation yet.

Meigs Park boat ramp for small boats to access the Choctawhatchee Bay, as well as a sandy beach for sunbathing, swimming and fishing. Covered picnic tables and portolets are also available.

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Niceville Chamber of Commerce ~ Twin Cities Boat Ramp
170 South John Sims Parkway
Valparasio, FL 32580

GPS 30° 31'06.29" N    86° 29'53.58" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

NOAA Valparaiso, FL 8729501

weather near Niceville Chamber of Commerce ~ Twin Cities Boat Ramp, Valparasio, Florida   Tides near Valparasio, Fl

 

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Niceville Chamber of Commerce / Twin Cities boat ramp offers; 24 hour boat ramp, picnic area, shoreline fishing and restrooms.

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Seaway Boat Ramp at Cinco Bay
sign at seaway boat ramp cinco bayou Seaway Street & Yahct Club Drive
Cinco Bayou, FL 32548

GPS 30° 25'30.75" N    86° 36'33.34" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Seaway Boat Ramp at Cinco Bayp, Cinco Bayou, Florida   Tides near Cinco Bayou, Fl

 

The Seaway public boat ramp along Cinco Bayou offers; 2 launching lanes, courtesy docks and about 13 boat trailer parking spaces.

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Walkedge Boat Ramp
Walkedge Drive & Brooks Street
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-833-9576

GPS 30° 24'19.12" N    86°35'25.33" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

weather near Walkedge Boat Ramp, Fort Walton Beach, Florida   Tides near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

 

Operated by the City of Fort Walton Beach the Walkedge boat ramp offers; single launching lane, no courtesy docks and very limited boat trailer parking at this location. No restrooms.

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Water Street Boat Ramp
water street boat ramp ft walton beach 99 Water Street
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32547

1-850-689-5772

GPS 30° 25'52.20" N    86° 38'11.69" W
( Waters edge at ramp )

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weather near Water Street Boat Ramp, Fort Walton Beach, Florida   Tides near Fort Walton Beach, Fl

 

A single lane ramp at the end of Water Street on Cinco Bayou. Parking for about 4 vehicles. Please respect private property on both sides of the ramp. This is an Okaloosa County operated boat ramp.

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Areas in Okaloosa County Florida include; Baker, Blackman, Campton, Cinco Bayou, Crestview, Deerland, Destin, Eglin AFB, Escambia Farms, Fort Walton Beach, Garden City, Holt, Lake Lorraine, Laurel Hill, Mary Esther, Milligan, Niceville, Ocean City, Shalimar, Seminole, Valparaiso and Wright.
 
Bodies of Salt and Brackish Water Okaloosa County Florida Include; Bens Lake, Boggy Bayou, Bolton Branch, Choctawhatchee Bay, Cinco Bayou, Destin Harbor, Don's Bayou, Garnier Bayou, Grass Lake, Gulf of Mexico, Hand Cove, Indian Bayou, Jack Lake, Joes Bayou, Jones Bayou, Lake Earl, Pippin Lake, Poquito Bayou, Rocky Bayou, Santa Rosa Sound, Shirk Bayou, Sunset Cove, Toms Bayou, Ward Cove and Weekley Bayou.

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