29.8111011, -85.3052866

Frank Pate Park Boat Ramp

Fee required Reported open Open 24 hours Public access
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Frank Pate Park Boat Ramp is a public launch on Saint Joseph Bay in Gulf County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Port Saint Joe, about 0.1 miles away. The closest larger city is Tallahassee, approximately 75.0 miles away. The site lies within the St. Joseph Bay watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as FRANK PATE PARK (PT ST JOE CITY PARK).

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 Saint Joseph Bay

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

Nearby boat ramps in Gulf County

We currently track 22 public boat ramps in Gulf County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

No, a launch fee applies here - check the official page for current pricing, since fees can change.

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.

Frank Pate Park Boat Ramp provides access to Saint Joseph Bay, 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 access point also appears as "FRANK PATE PARK (PT ST JOE CITY PARK)" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

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

Quick facts

County
Gulf County, Florida
Nearby places
Port Saint Joe (0.1 mi)
Mexico Beach (11.7 mi)
Apalachicola (20.1 mi)
Coordinates
29.8111011, -85.3052866 Gaia
Waterbody
Saint Joseph Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
24 Hours
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Parking
10 vehicle-only
Contact
+1 850-229-8261

Amenities

Grill Night lighting Picnic

Current weather

79°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind N 0 mph

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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