Are there free boat ramps in Franklin County, Florida?

Yes — 65 public boat ramps in Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin County, FL

There are 65 free, public boat launches in Franklin 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 Franklin County (65)

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Graham Creek Public Boat Ramp

ANERR - St. Vincent Sound - 8 Mile Access Point

McIntyre Road Boat Ramp

Tate's Hell State Forest - Whiskey George Creek Primitive Access (Smaller Boats Only)

Tate's Hell State Forest - Borrow Pit Camp Canoe Access

Apalachicola National Forest - Hickory Landing Boat Ramp and Campground

Apalachicola National Forest - Waffen Landing

Brickyard Landing

Tate's Hell State Forest - Loop Road Camp Boat Launch

Tate's Hell State Forest - Sunday Rollaway Camp Canoe Access

Patton Drive Public Boat Ramp

Tate's Hell State Forest - Gully Branch Recreation Site Boat Ramp

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Doyle Creek Landing Public Boat Ramp

Tate's Hell State Forest - Womack Creek Recreation Site Boat Launch

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only)

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #1 Camp Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - Crooked River Recreation Site #1 Primitive Boat Launch

Bald Point State Park - Ochlockonee Bay Kayak Launch

Tate's Hell State Forest - Crooked River Recreation Site #2 Primitive Boat Launch

Eastpoint Boat Ramp

Smith Creek Landing

Ochlockonee River Boat Ramp

Gulf of America Boat Ramp

ANERR - Marion Millender Park Kayak Access

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Bloody Bluff Public Boat Ramp

Indian Creek Public Park and Boat Ramps (Old Ferry Dock)

Abercrombie Boat Ramp/Picnic Area

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #7 Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - Dry Bridge Camp Canoe Access

Carrabelle City Boat Ramp

St George Island Boat Ramp

Marine St Boat Ramp

Alligator Point Public Boat launch

Apalachicola National Forest - Wright Lake Recreation Area Canoe Access

Apalachicola National Forest - Smith Creek Landing

Apalachicola National Forest - Owl Creek Primitive Access

Scipio Creek Marina

Tate's Hell State Forest - Deep Creek Camp Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #6 Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #5 Canoe Access

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch

Tate's Hell State Forest - Dew Drop Camp Canoe Access

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #8 Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - Doyle Creek Camp Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #2 Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #4 Canoe Access

Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Van Horn Landing Kayak Launch

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek West Primitive Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - Oxbow Campsite Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - New River Camp #3 Canoe Access

ANERR - St. Vincent Sound - 10 Mile Access Point

St. George Island Bridge Kayak Beach

Regatta Park Kayak Beach

Tate's Hell State Forest - Whiskey George Camp Canoe Access

Tate's Hell State Forest - Bus Stop Camp Canoe Access

Pine Log Boat Ramp

Tate's Hell State Forest - Rock Landing Recreational Site Boat Launch

Tate's Hell State Forest - Warren Bluff Camp Canoe Access

Indian Creek Public Park and Boat Ramps (North Bayshore Drive)

Apalachicola Boat Ramp

Ochlockonee Bay Boat Ramp

Trout Creek Slipway

Ten Foot Hole Boat Ramp, Apalachicola, FL

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