Holmes Creek Boat Ramps & Launches SOUTH TO NORTH |
Boynton Cutoff Landing Boat Ramp South end of Boynton Cutoff Rd. Vernon, FL GPS: N 30 31.427 W 85 52.272 Excellent, wide single-lane ramp. Actually on the Choctawhatchee River, but the mouth of Holmes Creek is not too far from this ramp. Parking for 7-10 vehicles. 1 picnic table, trash can, fire pit, grill, porta-potti. No potable water or electric. Camping permitted last visited: Aug 2010 |
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| Fanning Branch Boat Ramp (aka Two Creek Estates) 3700 Keenkutter Rd Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N 30 36.325 W 085 45.918 Fee: None (Old honor system lock box there but not used) Washington county operated park and boat ramp. Washington County Parks & Recreation Dept (850) 638-6078 Excellent single lane concrete boat ramp on Holmes Creek. Located in park with picnic area with covered pavilion, picnic tables, trash containers, fire pit, porta potti. Parking for 10-15 vehicles with trailers. |
Potter Springs Rd Boat Ramp west end Potter Springs Rd Vernon, FL GPS: N 30 32.224 W 85 51.575 Fee: None Good dirt/sand boat ramp at the end of the road. Parking for 10 vehicles, more along the road. Picnic table, trash can last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Shell Ferry Landing Boat Ramp 4519 Shell Landing Rd Vernon, Fl 32462 GPS: 30 32.295 W 85 51.735 Fee: None Washington county operated boat ramp Single lane concrete boat ramp. Paved parking area across street, about 6-8 vehicles, with more parking along the road. last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Strickland Landing Boat Ramp 4999 Steamboat Rd Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: 30 34.151 W 85 50.707 Fee: None Washington county operated park and boat ramp. Washington County Parks and Recreation Dept (850) 638-6078 parkrec@washingtonfl. com Single concrete boat ramp. Parking for 15-20 vehicles. Excellent 1.5 acre park under trees with pavilion with picnic tables, fire pit, grill, trash cans, porta-potti. Open dawn to dusk, no camping. last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Millers Ferry Rd Bridge Boat Ramp 4920 Millers Ferry Rd Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N 30 34.325 W 85 50.645 Located on private property, day use allowed. Fee: $ 2.00 Launch $ 1.00 Bank Fish Unimproved dirt ramp with parking for 6-8 vehicles with trailer. Honor system for paying in metal box on entry. Sign says do not enter after dark. last updated: July 2010 |
| Live Oak Landing Boat Ramp Live Oak Landing Rd Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: 30 35.423 W 85 50.358 Fee: None Operated by the NW Florida Water Management District (850) 539-5999. Single concrete ramp. Very steep, drop off into deep water at end of ramp. Use caution. Picnic area with 2 tables, grill, trash can, porta potti. Parking for about 10 vehicles. Located within NW Florida Water Management District land. last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Spurling Landing Boat Ramp Sterling Clemmons Rd Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N 30 36.388 W 85 48.433 Fee: None Operated by the NW Florida Water Management District (850) 539-5999. Single gravel boat ramp. Parking for 10-12 vehicles. Picnic area with tables, fire pit, grills, porta-potti. NIce tree shaded camping area above creek. last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Hightower Springs Boat Ramp 3107 Hightower Springs Rd Vernon, Fl 32462 GPS: N 30 36.325 W 85 45.918 Single concrete boat ramp with parking for about 10-12 vehicles with trailers. Picnic tables, trash containers, fire pit, porta potti. Located within NW Florida Water Management Destrict land. last updated: July 2010 |
| Brunson Landing Boat Ramp 3112 Brunson Landing Vernon, FL 32428 GPS: N 30 36.567 W 85 45.412 Fee: None Single concrete boat ramp on Holmes Creek. Concrete is broken in half and it is questionable if you could launch a boat here. Picnic area, trash containers. Washington county park and boat ramp. http://www.washingtonfl.com/parks/holmes/holmes.htm last visited: July 2010 |
| Culpepper Landing Boat Ramp 3081 Culpepper Ln Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N30 38.957 W 085 41.404 Turnoff located with sign 2.1 miles northeast of the Hwy 79 intersection on Hwy 277. Fee: ?? (Old "Honor Box" for donations beside ramp, looks like it is not being used.) Operated by: Washington County Parks& Recreation Washington County Parks and Recreation Department (850) 638-6078 |
| Holmes Creek Canoe Livery SR 79 Vernon, FL 850-956-2074 or 850-210-7001 Canoe rentals and transportation drop-off/pickup for Holmes Creek and the Choctawhatchee River. Holmes Creek trips 2-4 hour trips $ 30.00 4-8 hour trips $ 45.00 Overnight camping trip $ 60.00 Choctawhatchee River trips One day trip $ 45.00 Camping trips (2 days, 1 night) $ 60.00 Trips are priced for 2 adults, $ 10.00 additional person. holmescreekcanoe.com |
| Vernon Park (Miller Landing) Boat Ramp (aka C.E. Miller Landing) 2899 Highway 79 Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N30 37.830 W85 42.586 Washington county Parks & Recreation Department operated ramp and park. (850) 638-6078 Fee: None Wide, single lane concrete boat ramp. Parking for 20+ vehicles with trailers. Picnic area, tables, pavilion, porta-potti, trash cans. Popular swimming area too, ramp will be crowded with swimmers in the summer last visited: Aug 2010 |
| Cotton Landing Launch area Hwy 277 Vernon, FL 32462 GPS: N 30 39.344 W 85 40.845 Fee: None Operated by the NW Florida Water Management District (850) 539-5999. Turnoff located 3.3 miles northeast of the Hwy 79 intersection on Hwy 277. Turnoff has small sign with a 1.0 mile well marked gravel road leading to the area. No boat ramp here but has a designated access down to Holmes Creek for portage.Parking for about 10-15 vehicles. Located in small public park with covered pavilion with 2 tables, grill, fire pit, trash cans, porta-potti. last visited: Aug 2010 |
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 . . . . . |