30.7534200, -86.5096800

Ray Lynn Barnes Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access Updated Jul 24, 2026
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Ray Lynn Barnes Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Shoal River in Okaloosa County, Florida . We currently track 2 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Crestview, about 3.7 miles away. The closest larger city is East Pensacola Heights, approximately 45.7 miles away. The site lies within the Mill Creek-Shoal River watershed, as defined by the EPA.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission . See the freshness details in the sidebar.

Boat ramps on Shoal River

We currently track 2 public boat ramps on Shoal River , 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

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.

Ray Lynn Barnes Public Boat Ramp provides access to Shoal River, 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. The page content itself was last updated on July 24, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Okaloosa County, Florida
Nearby places
Crestview (3.7 mi)
Laurel Hill (15.0 mi)
Niceville (16.4 mi)
Coordinates
30.7534200, -86.5096800 Gaia
Waterbody
Shoal River
Access type
Public
Ramp surface
Concrete

Amenities

Night lighting

Current weather

63°F Fog/Mist

Wind N 0 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Oct 12, 2026 at 4:37 AM

Official ramp page Open in Gaia GPS Report incorrect info

Data freshness

How current this listing is, and how it's been maintained.

Last checked against source
July 11, 2026
Page content updated
July 24, 2026
Listed on Boat Ramp US since
July 24, 2026