Are there free boat ramps in Santa Rosa County, Florida?

Yes — 64 public boat ramps in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County, FL

There are 64 free, public boat launches in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County (64)

All free public boat launches in Santa Rosa County (64)

Chumuckla Springs Boat Ramp

Russell Harber Landing Park

Archie Glover Boat Ramp

Red Clay Cliffs Of Florida Trail

Indian Bayou Boat Ramp

Floridatown Park Boat Ramp

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center (Canoe rental, shuttle, camping)

Archie Glover Park Paddlecraft Launch

Milton Marina Riverside

Jim's Fish Camp

Bagdad Mill Site Park Kayak Launch

Avalon Public Boat Ramp #2 CLOSED (No Parking - Not Recommended)

Morrell Public Boat Ramp

Russell Harber Landing Park (Milton) - Old River Canoe Trail

Williams Lake Boat Ramp

Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - McKinley Park Canoe Access

Blackwater River State Forest - Coldwater Creek - Highway 4 Bridge Canoe Access

Blackwater River State Forest - Sweetwater Creek - Sandy Landing

Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - Red Rock Road Canoe Access

Blackwater River State Forest - Coldwater Creek Recreation Area Canoe Access

Brown's Fish Camp Boat Ramp

Oyster Pile Boat Ramp

Avalon Public Boat Ramp #3 (San Miguel) Not Recommended

Archie Glover Park Boat Ramp

East River Boat Ramp

Blackwater River State Park - Deaton Bridge Canoe Take-Out

Milton Marina Bayside

Bal Alex Boat Ramp

Juniper Landing

Woodlawn Beach Boat Ramp

Navarre Beach Boat Ramp

Oriole Beach Boat Ramp

Coldwater Creek - Old Steel Bridge Access

Quintette Boat Ramp

Marquis Bayou Boat House

Carpenter Park Boat Ramp # 2

Eglin AFB - Weaver River Camp Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Eglin AFB - Atwell Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Mae Lane Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats, Limited Parking)

Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch

Carpenter's Park North Boat Launch

Eglin AFB - Basin Island Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Bagdad Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)

Eglin AFB - Boiling Creek Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake Recreation Area (No Gas Motors)

Blackwater River State Park Boat Launch

The Fish Camp Boat Ramp (CLOSED)

Gulf Breeze Woodland Park Kayak Launch

Gulf Breeze Wayside Park West

Keyser Landing Boat Ramp

Nantahala Beach Public Access

Gulf Breeze Shoreline Park Boat Ramp

Snapper Avenue Primitive Boat Ramp (NO PARKING, Small Boats)

Holley Boat Ramp on Live Oak Street

Webb Landing Public Boat Ramp

Dickerson City Public Boat Ramp (NO PARKING)

Garcon Point Public Boat Ramp

Parkerville Boat Ramp (Small Boats Only)

Fisher Old Mill Road Boat Ramp (Small Boats)

Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area - Bayside Kayak Beach

Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area - Creekside Kayak Beach

Eglin AFB - Broxson Branch Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Russell Harber Boat Ramp

Avalon Boat Ramp

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