Are there free boat ramps in Bay County, Florida?

Yes — 71 public boat ramps in Bay County are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Bay County ramp?

Most public ramps in Florida are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Bay County, FL

There are 71 free, public boat launches in Bay County, Florida. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Bay County (71)

Under The Oaks Park Paddlecraft Beach

Lynn Haven A.L. Kinsaul Park Paddlecraft Access

Frank Nelson Park - Paddlecraft Access

Tyndall Air Force Base - Dupont Bridge Boat Launch Beach (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Tyndall Air Force Base - Buck Beach Kayak Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Issac Bryrd Park Paddlecraft Access

Carl Gray Park Public Boat Ramp

Bayhead South Public Boat Ramp

Panama City, Florida Boat Launch

Bayhead North Public Boat Ramp

Parker Environmental Exploratorium Park and Public Boat Ramp

Snug Harbor Boat Ramp

Tyndall Air Force Base - Strange Bayou Boat Launch(RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Panama City, Florida Boat Launch

Snug Harbor Public Boat Launch

Shoreline Boat Ramp

Ceader Creek Boat

Pretty Bayou boat ramp

Quail boat ramp

Burnt Mill Creek Boat Ramp (County)

Lake Powell Park

Davis Beach boat ramp

U.S. Coast Guard - Station Panama City

Grassy Point Road Paddlecraft Access

Camp Helen State Park Kayak Rentals

Econfina Creek - Scott Road Bridge Canoe Launch

Bay County 26th Street Park Paddlecraft Access

Amhurst Street Park Paddlecraft Access

Jan Cooley Drive Paddlecraft Access

Laurie Avenue Paddlecraft Dock

Bay County - 25th Street Paddlecraft Access

Leslie Porter Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp

McCall-Everitt Park - Deer Point Lake Draw Down Boat Ramp

McCall-Everitt Park - North Bay Boat Ramp

Tyndall Air Force Base - Bonita Bay Boat Ramp (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Donald Penny Public Boat Ramp

Ira Hutchinson Park and Public Boat Ramp

Cherry Street Public Boat Ramp

Tyndall Air Force Base - Farmdale Bayou Boat Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Tyndall Air Force Base - PQM Lake Boat Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Lake Huntington Park Primitive Boat Launch

Davis Lake Public Boat Ramp (No Gas Motors)

Econfina Creek - Bennett Road Primitive Boat Launch

Tyndall Air Force Base - Felix Lake Boat Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Callaway Boat Ramp

Econfina Creek - Highway 20 Canoe Launch

Crooked Creek Boat Ramp

Sandra Road Road Paddlecraft Access

Mexico Beach Boat Ramp

Safari Boat Ramp

Cook Bayou Marina

Public Boat Launch

B.V. Buchanan Park and Boat Ramp

Pine Log State Forest - Pine Log Creek Boat Ramp (For Small Boats)

Camp Helen State Park Public Kayak Access

Saint Andrews State Park - Kayak Beach

Lake Powell Public Boat Ramp

Tarpon Street Paddlecraft Access

Bayside Marina of Panama City Beach

Duppie Lane Canoe Access

Quail Street Public Boat Ramp

Oriole Street Public Kayak Access

Mexico Beach Public Boat Ramp (Circle Drive) NO PARKING

Tyndall Air Force Base - STP Boat Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Maude Holmes Public Boat Ramp at Sandy Creek

B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point

McKenzie Road Boat Ramp

Panama City Beach Boat Ramp

Highpoint Park

Boat Launch and Swimming area

Dolphin st boat ramp

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