30.4768114, -86.3308450

Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch Boat Ramp is a public launch on Choctawhatchee Bay in Walton County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 9 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is Miramar Beach, about 7.3 miles away. The closest larger city is East Pensacola Heights, approximately 50.7 miles away. The site lies within the Pippin Lake-Trout Creek Frontal watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as CHOCTAW BEACH WAYSIDE 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 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 Walton County

We currently track 42 public boat ramps in Walton 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 - 45 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.

Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch 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.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "CHOCTAW BEACH WAYSIDE 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
Walton County, Florida
Address
12481 STATE HWY 20 W
CHOCTAW BEACH, FL
Nearby places
Miramar Beach (7.3 mi)
Santa Rosa Beach (8.3 mi)
Niceville (9.4 mi)
Coordinates
30.4768114, -86.3308450 Gaia
Waterbody
Choctawhatchee Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
45 vehicle-only

Amenities

Picnic Night lighting

Current weather

84°F Clear

Wind ENE 6 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM

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