30.2534344, -85.6460787

Leslie Porter Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Leslie Porter Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on North Bay - St. Andrew Bay in Bay County, Florida .

The nearest community is Lynn Haven, about 0.6 miles away. The closest larger city is Dothan, approximately 68.7 miles away. The site lies within the Mill Bayou-Watsons Bayou Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 25, 2026.

Boat ramps on North Bay - St. Andrew Bay

Leslie Porter Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is currently the only public boat ramp we track on North Bay - St. Andrew Bay . If you know of another public launch nearby, let us know.

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.

We don't yet have a confirmed parking count for this location from the managing agency.

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.

Leslie Porter Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp provides access to North Bay - St. Andrew Bay.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records.

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

Quick facts

County
Bay County, Florida
Nearby places
Lynn Haven (0.6 mi)
Hiland Park (3.8 mi)
Pretty Bayou (5.0 mi)
Coordinates
30.2534344, -85.6460787 Gaia
Waterbody
North Bay - St. Andrew Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

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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