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Eglin AFB - Metts Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Okaloosa County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.0 miles apart.
Eglin AFB - Metts Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
EGLIN AFB
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Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
EGLIN AFB
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Unknown
2 hours before Sunrise to 2 hours before Sunset
Fees
Unknown
Yes
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Metts Pond
Yellow River
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Eglin AFB - Metts Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) provide public access in Okaloosa County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.
