Cessna Landing Boat Ramp N CR 393 Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 GPS: N 30 23.922 W 86 13.730 Fee: None An excellent single, 2 lane concrete boat ramp renovated in May 2011. Both sides of ramp have L shaped loading docks, as well as a sandy beach area to land your boat on. This new ramp is angled to give more room to maneuver your boat once launched. Designated parking for about 15 vehicles with trailers, additional parking for single vehicles. This Walton County park has bathrooms, a playground, basketball court, a picnic area with covered tables, grills,and a fishing dock. |
| Hwy 393 Boat Ramp 3198 N CR 393 (North end Hwy 393) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 GPS: N 30 25.158 W 086 13.672 Fee: None Single lane, newly constructed concrete boat ramp designated parking, small pad on west side of road for backing into and turning around. Private property on either side of ramp. |
Pitts Bayshore Drive Boat Ramp Freeport, FL 32439 GPS: N 30 25.787 W 86 07.238 Fee: None Unimproved landing on the southern end of Black Creek. No designated boat ramp but looks like small boats could be launched there from the shore. |
Shipyard Road Boat Ramp South end, Shipyard Road Freeport , FL 850-835-2822 GPS: N 30 29.180 W 086 08.198 Fee: None Excellent paved single lane ramp located intersection of Four Mile & Lafayette Creek at the north end of LaGrange Bayou. The boat ramp is actually on Lafayette Creek. Paved parking for 8 vehicles with trailers. Bathrooms, trash receptacles available. A seawall runs along the length of Lafayette Creek. One covered picnic area. Operated by the City of Freeport. |
Four Mile Creek Boat Ramp CR 83 (E Bay Loop Rd)/Four Mile Creek Bridge Freeport, FL GPS : N 30 29.506 W 86 8.402 Fee: None Renovated in 2010, ramp is an excellent wide single lane concrete ramp. Paved parking for 9 vehicles with trailers, boarding docks, and lights. The ramp ends at the end of the docks, so be aware of that. Operated by the City of Freeport. |
Alaqua South Boat Ramp (Portland Park) 3609 State Highway 20 West Portland, FL GPS: N 30 30.768 W 086 11.582 Fee: None Completely renovated in 2010, this is an excellent single lane, concrete ramp with boarding docks on both side of the ramp. Located on Alaqua Creek south of the Hwy 20 bridge, provides access to Alaqua bayou. Has a dock, covered pavilion with grills, picnic tables. Parking for around 20 vehicles. |
Alaqua Park (North) Boat Ramp (north of the Hwy20/Alaqua Creek bridge) 16 John Sims Lane (3266 hwy 20 W) Freeport, FL N 30 30.768 W 086 11.182 Fee: None Excellent concrete ramp located just north of the Hwy 20 Bridge over Alaqua Creek. Picnic area, Porta Potti, and covered pavilion with paved parking for about 10-15 vehicles/trailers. Has wooden dock along Alaqua Creek. |
Basin Bayou Boat Ramp (Nick's Seafood Boat Ramp) 7585 West Hwy 20 Freeport, FL 32439 N 30 29.205 W 086 15.046 Fee: None Privately owned, single paved ramp at Nick's Seafood next to the Hwy 20/Basin Bayou bridge. You must go under the Hwy 20 bridge to get to Basin Bayou, vertical clearance varies from 3 to 6'. Use of ramp is normally free of charge, check at Nick's Seafood Restaurant. (Nick's Seafood Restaurant) Call (850) 835-2222 for information and hours of operation. |
Ft Rucker Rec Area Boat Ramp (Eglin AFB property) West Hwy 20 Freeport, FL 32439 GPS: N 30 28.546 W 086 18.779 closed. |
Choctaw Beach Boat Ramp 12481 State Highway 20 West Choctaw Beach, FL GPS: N 30 28.623 W 086 19.875 Fee: None Single lane concrete boat ramp on the northern side of Choctawhatchee Bay. Unimproved parking area in park for about 20-25 vehicles. Park is operated by Walton County and has a bathroom and picnic area. Last visited: |
Don Bishop Road Boat Ramp 1410 Don Bishop Road (North end Don Bishop Rd) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 GPS: N 30 23.900 W 086 16.748 Fee: None Single lane unimproved boat ramp located at the end of Don Bishop Road on the south side of ramp, better ones close by. No designated parking area, private property on either side of ramp. No turnaround area, you must back up several hundred feet. |
East Hewett Road Boat Ramp North end of East Hewett Road Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 GPS: N 30 23.900 W 086 16.748 No Fee Packed gravel single lane ramp with shallow water around it. Not for big boats, shallow draft only. Located on the north end of E Hewett Rd, on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay. No designated parking area, could get 1 -2 vehicles on the side of the ramp/road. Land to the east belongs to Walton County. |
Legion Park Boat Ramp 119 Crest Drive Destin, FL 32550 GPS: N 30 23.13.22 W 086 21.527 Fee: None Single lane concrete ramp that ends just after entering the water. Located on the south side of Choctawhatchee Bay, water is very shallow here. Probably only good for launching shallow draft boats. Parking for about 10-15 vehicles with trailers. Walton County operated park that has picnic tables, bathrooms, playground, basketball court, shuffleboard court. |
Bay Circle Drive Boat Ramp Bay Circle Drive Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 N 30 23.900 W 086 16.992 Fee: None Single lane boat ramp located at the end of Bay Circle Drive. In rough shape. Limited parking for 1- 2 vehicles on side of road. |
| Fisherman's Cove Marina Boat Ramp 655 Marina Village Blvd Freeport, FL 32439 (850) 835-2035 GPS : N 30 28.372 W 86 8.385 Fee: None, open to public New boat ramp on the west side of Alaqua Bayou just southwest of Freeport. Non-ethanol fuel.36 boat slips for lease with water & power. Marina store,restaurant, diesel fuel coming soon. Hours: Friday thru Monday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday thru Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Last visited: Jan 2011 |
Point Washington Boat Ramp 492 N Eden Park Drive (North end of CR 395 N) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 GPS: N 30 23.701 W 086 11.721 Fee: None Single lane, concrete/packed sand boat ramp. Renovated in 2011. A loading dock was built on the east side of the ramp and another nice dock on the west side. The road/approaches has been newly paved with marked parking area for about 5-8 vehicles with trailers on the east side of CR 395. No bathroom or other facilities. Walton County operated ramp. |
Live Oak Landing Boat Ramp 229 Pitts Ave Freeport, FL 32439 (877) 436-5063 GPS: N 30 36.383 W 86 01.412 Fee: None, registered campers only, NOT open to the public Located near the mouth of Black Creek near Rushing Cutoff, nice concrete boat ramp located within the Live Oak Landing RV park. Parking for about 6-8 vehicles with trailers at the ramp. |
| A little help please....... Lot's of boat ramps to keep an eye on, so if you have an observation or report that you think will help your fellow fisherman on a particular boat ramp, please send me an email to: fishingdestinguide@cox.net I am particularly looking for information about launching at the ramp, any hazards or other things to watch out for. You will get full credit for the report or any photos. Help a fellow fisherman out who is not familiar with your area and that will make it that much easier for you when you visit a new area. Thanks . . . . . |
| Thomas Pilcher Recreational Area Hwy 331 Bridge FDOT Park Update The Hwy 331 bridge construction is slated to be complete this spring (2017). All of the previous boat ramps have been removed. The new Thomas Pilcher Recreational Area will be located under the south end of the bridge, with access from the north bound lane of Hwy 331. It will consist of 4 concrete ramps with loading docks, pavilions, a bathroom, and a 380' fishing pier. There will be no charge to use the facility. For the latest information, go to the FDOT USHwy331 Facebook page. |
| Destin Area Saltwater Boat Ramps Includes Okaloosa & Walton County |
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Alaqua Drive Launch South End, Alaqua Drive Freeport, FL 32439 N 30 29.280 W 086 29.448 Fee: None Launch area for kayaks, canoes, etc. No Ramp. Parking for 2-3 vehicles |
