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Bluff Springs Recreation Area - Escambia River Canoe Access

Escambia River · Century, Escambia County

Bluff Springs Recreation Area - Escambia River Canoe Access is a free sand, dirt, mud kayak and canoe launch on Escambia River in Century, Florida, with 2 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand, Dirt, Mud
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
15 mi from Atmore

Managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District · Website

Address: 698 Bluff Springs Road CENTURY 32535

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Fish in Escambia River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Spotted Bass3 lb 15 oz2025Apalachicola River
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 16 ramps on Escambia River · All ramps in Escambia County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.