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Eglin AFB - White Point Beach Hand Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park - Kayak Beach
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Okaloosa County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.4 miles apart.
Eglin AFB - White Point Beach Hand Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park - Kayak Beach
NICEVILLE
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Per conditions of permit
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
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—
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Choctawhatchee Bay
Choctawhatchee Bay - Rocky Bayou
Trailer Parking
—
—
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Eglin AFB - White Point Beach Hand Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park - Kayak Beach 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.
