Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:50 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 — July 14
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp
| Location | Crestview, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shoal River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (35 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.753253, -86.509539 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Okaloosa County |
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Shoal River in Crestview, Florida at coordinates 30.75325, -86.50954. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.6/5 based on 35 Google reviews.
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Shoal River in Crestview, Okaloosa 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: No Toilet. This page shows 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 Crestview • public launch in Okaloosa County • fishing access on Shoal River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Okaloosa County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp
Is Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Crestview, Florida.
How is Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp rated?
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 35 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp access?
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Shoal River in Crestview, Florida.
How do I get to Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp?
Ray Lynn Barnes Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 30.753253, -86.509539 in Crestview, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 8.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.