30.2940859, -85.8587892

B.V. Buchanan Park and Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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B.V. Buchanan Park and Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on West Bay - Intracoastal Waterway in Bay County, Florida , with 1 launch lane. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Laguna Beach, about 5.4 miles away. The closest larger city is Dothan, approximately 70.0 miles away. The site lies within the Intercoastal Waterway-West Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 25, 2026.

Boat ramps on West Bay - Intracoastal Waterway

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on West Bay - Intracoastal Waterway , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Bay County

We currently track 48 public boat ramps in Bay County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 10 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

B.V. Buchanan Park and Public Boat Ramp provides access to West Bay - Intracoastal Waterway, one of 2 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Bay County, Florida
Nearby places
Laguna Beach (5.4 mi)
Panama City Beach (8.7 mi)
Ebro (10.7 mi)
Coordinates
30.2940859, -85.8587892 Gaia
Waterbody
West Bay - Intracoastal Waterway
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
1
Parking
10 vehicle-only

Amenities

Restaurant nearby Night lighting

Current weather

81°F Clear

Wind NE 5 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 4:07 PM

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