30.3976500, -86.5826900

Gulf Islands National Seashore Boat Ramp

Fee required Temporarily closed Public access
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Gulf Islands National Seashore Boat Ramp is a public launch on Choctawhatchee Bay in Okaloosa County, Florida . We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Cinco Bayou, about 2.3 miles away. The closest larger city is East Pensacola Heights, approximately 35.7 miles away. The site lies within the Choctawhatchee Bay 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 24, 2026.

Boat ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay

We currently track 9 public boat ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Okaloosa County

We currently track 41 public boat ramps in Okaloosa 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.

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.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Boat Ramp provides access to Choctawhatchee Bay, one of 9 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
Okaloosa County, Florida
Nearby places
Cinco Bayou (2.3 mi)
Fort Walton Beach (2.6 mi)
Lake Lorraine (3.2 mi)
Coordinates
30.3976500, -86.5826900 Gaia
Waterbody
Choctawhatchee Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

82°F Mostly Cloudy

Wind N 0 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:39 PM

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