Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:06 PM
- Water temp
- 84°F
- Water level
- 3.85 ft
- Tide
- 0.995 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 agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8728690 — Apalachicola · 5.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Apalachicola River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02359170 — APALACHICOLA RIVER NR SUMATRA,FLA. · 8.3 mi from Apalachicola River
Launch Light & Moon — August 29
local timeFull Moon (97% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Apalachicola River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.783670, -84.910879 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Apalachicola River in Florida at coordinates 29.78367, -84.91088. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Apalachicola River in 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: Wooden Platform, ada accessible: No, hours: Daytime Use Only. 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 launch in Franklin County • fishing access on Apalachicola River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Wooden Platform |
|---|---|
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch
Is Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch access?
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Apalachicola River in Florida.
How do I get to Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch?
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 29.783670, -84.910879 in Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.2 mi of Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Sand Beach Recreation Area Kayak Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.