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Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Nick's Seafood Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Walton County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
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Nick's Seafood Boat Ramp
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Per conditions of permit
24 Hours
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Choctawhatchee Bay
Choctawhatchee Bay - Basin Bayou
Trailer Parking
2 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Nick's Seafood Boat Ramp provide public access in Walton 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.
