Cotton Landing Recreation Area
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:48 PM
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cotton Landing Recreation Area
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Holmes Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (95 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.655599, -85.680720 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Washington County |
| Phone | (850) 539-5999 |
Cotton Landing Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Holmes Creek in Florida at coordinates 30.65560, -85.68072. Rated 4.7/5 based on 95 Google reviews.
Cotton Landing Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Holmes Creek in Washington 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. This page shows 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotton Landing Recreation Area
Is Cotton Landing Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Cotton Landing Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
How is Cotton Landing Recreation Area rated?
Cotton Landing Recreation Area has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 95 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Cotton Landing Recreation Area access?
Cotton Landing Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Holmes Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Cotton Landing Recreation Area?
Cotton Landing Recreation Area is located at coordinates 30.655599, -85.680720 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
The area surrounding Cotton Landing Recreation Area includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.