Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:10 PM)
- Water level
- 38.01 ft
- Tide
- 1.941 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 · 20.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Eglin Afb - Weaver River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02369600 — YELLOW RIVER NR MILTON, FLA. · 0.2 mi from Eglin Afb - Weaver River
Launch Light & Moon — September 3
local timeLast Quarter (62% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87
| Location | Milton, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Eglin Afb - Weaver River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.1/5 (7 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 30.569515, -86.923371 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 is a public boat launch providing access to Eglin Afb - Weaver River in Milton, Florida at coordinates 30.56951, -86.92337. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.1/5 based on 7 Google reviews.
Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 is a public boat launch on Eglin Afb - Weaver River in Milton, Santa Rosa 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: Gravel, restrooms: No Toilet, trailer parking: 12 spaces. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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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Related: boat ramp near Milton • public launch in Santa Rosa • fishing access on Eglin Afb - Weaver River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Transportation |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87
Is Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 free to use?
Yes, Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 is a public boat launch with free access in Milton, Florida.
How is Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 rated?
Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 7 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 access?
Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 provides boat launch access to Eglin Afb - Weaver River in Milton, Florida.
How do I get to Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87?
Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87 is located at coordinates 30.569515, -86.923371 in Milton, 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 3.9 mi of Yellow River Boat Launch on SR 87, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.