Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:49 PM)
- Tide
- 1.082 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 · 9.9 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp
| Location | Ferry Pass, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Murphys Ponds |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.546943, -87.194778 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Escambia County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Murphys Ponds in Ferry Pass, Florida at coordinates 30.54694, -87.19478. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp is a public boat launch on Murphys Ponds in Ferry Pass, Escambia 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: Asphalt,Concrete, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: Portable 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 Ferry Pass • public launch in Escambia County • fishing access on Murphys Ponds • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Asphalt,Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 40 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | Private Business |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp
Is Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp free to use?
Yes, Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Ferry Pass, Florida.
What water does Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp access?
Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp provides boat launch access to Murphys Ponds in Ferry Pass, Florida.
How do I get to Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp?
Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp is located at coordinates 30.546943, -87.194778 in Ferry Pass, 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 3.1 mi of Smith's Fish Camp Pay Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.