Cotton Bayou Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:50 PM)
- Tide
- 1.547 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8729840 — Pensacola · 24.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cotton Bayou Boat Launch
| Location | Orange Beach, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cotton Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (56 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.271577, -87.582969 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (251) 968-7576 |
Cotton Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Cotton Bayou in Orange Beach, Florida at coordinates 30.27158, -87.58297. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.6/5 based on 56 Google reviews.
Cotton Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Cotton Bayou in Orange Beach, Baldwin 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 launch lanes: 4, restrooms: Portable Toilet, managed by: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Marine Division. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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.
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Related: boat ramp near Orange Beach • public launch in Baldwin County • fishing access on Cotton Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 4 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Managed By | Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Marine Division |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Bayou Boat Launch
Is Cotton Bayou Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Cotton Bayou Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Orange Beach, Florida.
How is Cotton Bayou Boat Launch rated?
Cotton Bayou Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 56 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Cotton Bayou Boat Launch access?
Cotton Bayou Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Cotton Bayou in Orange Beach, Florida.
How do I get to Cotton Bayou Boat Launch?
Cotton Bayou Boat Launch is located at coordinates 30.271577, -87.582969 in Orange Beach, 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
The area surrounding Cotton Bayou Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.