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Boat Ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay

Choctawhatchee Bay has 13 public boat ramps across 2 counties in Florida. 10 are free to use and 2 charge a launch fee. 8 have concrete ramps. 2 are ADA accessible. 8 have parking available.

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Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida
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Weather Conditions

About Choctawhatchee Bay

Choctawhatchee Bay is a bay in Florida with 13 public boat ramps spread across 2 counties — Okaloosa, Walton. 10 ramps offer free public access, while 2 charge a launch fee. Ramp surfaces include 8 paved concrete ramps suitable for larger motorized vessels. 2 ramps are ADA accessible, and 8 have designated parking (7 with trailer parking). Ramps are managed by City of Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, United States Air Force - Eglin AFB, and others.

Ramp Locations · 13 on Choctawhatchee Bay

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Legion Park Public Boat Ramp

MIRAMAR BEACH, WALTON Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 20 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Meig's Park and Boat Ramp

SHALIMAR, OKALOOSA Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 10 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free ♿ ADA
motorboat

Thomas Pilcher Park on the Clyde B. Wells Bridge - Boat Ramp

SANTA ROSA BEACH, WALTON Co., FL

4 lanes 🅿 70 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch

FREEPORT, WALTON Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 6 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Garnier's Beach Park (No Parking for Trailers - Small Boats Only)

FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA Co., FL

1 lane 🅿 24 spaces

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Grady Brown Bayfield Park - Boat Ramp

FREEPORT, WALTON Co., FL

2 lanes 🅿 34 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

North County Highway 393 Boat Launch

SANTA ROSA BEACH, WALTON Co., FL

1 lane

Florida FWC

Concrete Free
motorboat

Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp

FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA Co., FL

3 lanes 🅿 27 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Sand $5.00
motorboat

Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

FREEPORT, WALTON Co., FL

🅿 10 spaces Trailers OK

Florida FWC

Sand $5.00
motorboat

Eglin AFB - White Point Beach Hand Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

NICEVILLE, OKALOOSA Co., FL

Florida FWC

Free
motorboat

Grady Brown Bayfield Park - Accessible Kayak Launch

FREEPORT, WALTON Co., FL

Florida FWC

Free
motorboat

Ross Marler Park Paddlecraft Beach

FORT WALTON BEACH, OKALOOSA Co., FL

Florida FWC

motorboat

Hood Avenue Neighborhood Park Kayak Access (Limited Parking)

FORT WALTON BEACH, WALTON Co., FL

Florida FWC

Things to Do

Boating Camping Swimming Site

Planning Your Visit

Based on the ramp facilities available, Choctawhatchee Bay is well-suited for motorboat. Recreation activities in the area include Boating, Camping, Swimming Site. Some ramps charge launch fees — check individual ramp pages for current pricing. Nearby cities include Fort Walton Beach, Freeport, Miramar Beach, Niceville, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boat ramps are on Choctawhatchee Bay?
Choctawhatchee Bay has 13 public boat ramps across 2 counties.
Are there free boat ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay?
Yes, 10 of the 13 ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay are free to use.
Are there ADA accessible boat ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay?
Yes, 2 ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay are ADA accessible.

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