Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:36 PM
- Tide
- 1.822 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 · 2.5 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (96% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Gulf of America Boat Ramp
| Location | Apalachicola, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 29.712921, -85.020712 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Franklin |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Gulf of America Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Apalachicola, Florida at coordinates 29.71292, -85.02071. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Gulf of America Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Apalachicola, 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: Flush Toilet. 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.
Related: boat ramp near Apalachicola • public launch in Franklin • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Apalachicola |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gulf of America Boat Ramp
Is Gulf of America Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Gulf of America Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Apalachicola, Florida.
What water does Gulf of America Boat Ramp access?
Gulf of America Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Apalachicola, Florida.
How do I get to Gulf of America Boat Ramp?
Gulf of America Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 29.712921, -85.020712 in Apalachicola, 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 4.1 mi of Gulf of America Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.