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Blackwater River Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Blackwater River in Florida, with directions and what to expect when you get there.

18 public launches · 11 with trailer ramps · 6 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 14 confirmed free · 11 with restrooms

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Counties: Santa Rosa County, Okaloosa County

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Carpenter's Park North Boat Launch

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
19 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Parking surface
Asphalt,Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Dock
Hours
Sunrise to 10pm
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Milton · N/A

Address: Munson Highway (County Road 191) MILTON 32570

Directions

Carpenter's Park South Boat Launch

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Accessible Floating Kayak Launch Dock,Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Car parking
20 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Floating Dock
Hours
Sunrise to 10pm
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Milton · N/A

Notes: There are two boat ramps within Carpenter's Park. This ramp is on the south side of the park near Dixon Street. There are two boat ramps within Carpenter's Park. This ramp is on the south side of the park near Dixon Street.

Address: Munson Highway (Broad Street) MILTON 32570

Directions

Blackwater River - Wilderness Landing Park

Baker, Okaloosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
7 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
High Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
12 mi from Crestview

Managed by Okaloosa County · Website

Address: 5700 Corduroy Road BAKER 32531

Directions

Oyster Pile Public Boat Ramp

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
moderate
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
10 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Dock
Hours
7am to 10 pm
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
In East Milton

Managed by Santa Rosa County · Website

Notes: There are two ramps at this facility. A double wide concrete ramp and a single wide sand and gravel ramp. Both have launch docks. Concrete ramp has sever drop off at back There are two ramps at this facility. A double wide concrete ramp and a single wide sand and gravel ramp. Both have launch docks. Concrete ramp has sever drop off at back

Address: 4566 Waters Street MILTON 32583

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Russell Harber Landing Park (Milton) - Boat Ramp

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete,Floating Dock
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
18 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
1 spaces
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Floating Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Milton · N/A

Address: 60165 Old Harbor Road MILTON 32583

Directions

Blackwater River State Forest - Bryant Bridge Small Boat Launch

Holt, Okaloosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
5 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
13 mi from Crestview

Managed by Okaloosa County · Website

Address: 100 Bryant Bridge Road HOLT 32564

Directions

Blackwater River State Forest- Deaton Bridge Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats)

Holt, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
11 mi from East Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Notes: This segment of the Blackwater River is best suited for smaller boats. Boat ramp is adjacent to Blackwater River State Park which has a campground. This segment of the Blackwater River is best suited for smaller boats. Boat ramp is adjacent to Blackwater River State Park which has a campground.

Address: Off of Deaton Bridge Road just north of State Park entrance HOLT 32564

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Bagdad Public Boat Ramp (No Parking)

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Asphalt and Sand
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Parking surface
No Parking On-Site
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
7am to 10 pm
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
1 mi from East Milton

Managed by Santa Rosa County · Website

Notes: No Parking! Residential Neighborhood. This is a rough and primitive boat launch with no facilities. Best suited for smaller trailer boats. No Parking! Residential Neighborhood. This is a rough and primitive boat launch with no facilities. Best suited for smaller trailer boats.

Address: 7025 Dorrs Fence Street MILTON 32583

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Milton Marina Riverside

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
$5.00
Pay by
Attendant
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
9:00 AM till Dark
Status
Undetermined
Water
Salt or brackish

Managed by Private Business

Address: 6876 Quinn Street MILTON 32570

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Morrell Public Boat Ramp

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No Dock
Hours
24 Hours
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
In East Milton

Managed by Santa Rosa County · Website

Notes: No parking launch and recovery only No parking launch and recovery only

Address: 7196 Morrell Road MILTON 32583

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Marquis Bayou Boat House

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Unknown
Restroom
Unknown
Dock
Unknown
Hours
Unknown
Status
Undetermined
Water
Salt or brackish

Address: 91 Old Spanish Trail Milton 32583

Directions

Bagdad Mill Site Park Kayak Launch

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel and Sand,Kayak Beach - Mud, Sand
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
Free
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
24hrs
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
In East Milton

Managed by Santa Rosa County

Address: 6952 Cross Street MILTON 32583

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Blackwater River - Cotton Bridge Park Canoe Launch

Baker, Okaloosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
15 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
High Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Dawn to Dusk
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
11 mi from Crestview

Managed by Okaloosa County · Website

Address: 6301 Highway 4 BAKER 32531

Directions

Blackwater River State Forest - Kennedy Bridge Canoe Launch

Baker, Okaloosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
15 mi from Crestview

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Address: Kennedy Bridge Road BAKER 32531

Directions

Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access

Baker, Okaloosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand Dirt, Mud
Ramp condition
Rough
Fee
Free
Car parking
2 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
18 mi from Crestview

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Notes: Limited parking. Not a developed site. Launch area is on the southeast side of the bridge. The water level in creek is not always navigable. Check creek conditions before your trip. Limited parking. Not a developed site. Launch area is on the southeast side of the bridge. The water level in creek is not always navigable. Check creek conditions before your trip.

Address: Charles Booker Road BAKER 32531

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Blackwater River State Park - Deaton Bridge Canoe Take-Out

Holt, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Fee
Yes
Pay by
Drop Box
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Unknown
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
10 mi from East Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Notes: Paddlers should not travel further downstream as the river become impassable and there are no more public take-outs downstream of this location. Paddlers should not travel further downstream as the river become impassable and there are no more public take-outs downstream of this location.

Address: Deaton Bridge Road HOLT 32564

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Russell Harber Landing Park (Milton) - Old River Canoe Trail

Milton, Santa Rosa County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Canoe Launch Dock,Wooden Dock
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
20 spaces
Parking surface
Asphalt
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch and Boarding Dock
Hours
Sunrise to 10pm
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Milton

Address: 60165 Old Harbor Road MILTON 32583

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Blackwater River Boat Ramp near Milton

Milton, Santa Rosa County

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