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

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:38 PM
Water temp
85°F
Water level
4.81 ft
Tide
0.686 ft now

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Tide Conditions

Updated 4 hr ago
Current Tide
0.69ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.77ft
Fri, 10:43 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.11ft
Fri, 8:39 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8728690Apalachicola · 13.3 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek

Updated 25 min ago
Gage Height
4.81ft
Streamflow
13,100cfs
Water Temp
85°F

Source: USGS station 02359170APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. · 3 mi from Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek

Launch Light & Moon — July 23

local time
First Light
6:27 AM
Sunrise
6:53 AM
Sunset
8:38 PM
Last Light
9:05 PM

First Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

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

Quick facts about Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only)
LocationFort Gadsden, Florida
WaterbodyApalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates29.916576, -84.981524
HoursCheck on site
CountyFranklin County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) is a public boat launch providing access to Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek in Fort Gadsden, Florida at coordinates 29.91658, -84.98152. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) is a public boat launch on Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek in Fort Gadsden, Franklin County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Dirt And Rock, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near Fort Gadsden • public launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

⚠ Status: Undetermined
Facilities and amenities at Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only)
Ramp SurfaceDirt And Rock
Launch Lanes1
RestroomsNo Toilet
Trailer Parking8 spaces
ADA AccessibleNo
Hours24 Hours
FeeFree
Managed ByUnited States Forest Service

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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

Is Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) free to use?

Yes, Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Gadsden, Florida.

What water does Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) access?

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) provides boat launch access to Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek in Fort Gadsden, Florida.

How do I get to Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only)?

Apalachicola National Forest - Fort Gadsden Creek East Primitive Access (Very Small Boats Only) is located at coordinates 29.916576, -84.981524 in Fort Gadsden, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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