Find Your Next Spot
West Hathaway Bridge Wayside Park vs Bayside Marina of Panama City Beach
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Bay County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
West Hathaway Bridge Wayside Park
PANAMA CITY BEACH
View full details →
Bayside Marina of Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH
View full details →
Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Boat Ramp Within Marina
Hours
24 Hours
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mon. to Fri. 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sat. & Sun.
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
2
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
St. Andrew Bay
St. Andrew Bay - West Bay
Trailer Parking
5 spaces
6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
—
—
Which ramp should you choose?
Both West Hathaway Bridge Wayside Park and Bayside Marina of Panama City Beach provide public access in Bay 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.