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Big Lagoon State Park - Boat Ramp vs Gulf Islands National Seashore - Perdido Key - Johnson Beach (Very Small Boats Only)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Escambia County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Big Lagoon State Park - Boat Ramp
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Gulf Islands National Seashore - Perdido Key - Johnson Beach (Very Small Boats Only)
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
8:00 AM to Sunset
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
2
1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Big Lagoon
Big Lagoon
Trailer Parking
40 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
Yes
Yes
Which ramp should you choose?
Both Big Lagoon State Park - Boat Ramp and Gulf Islands National Seashore - Perdido Key - Johnson Beach (Very Small Boats Only) provide public access in Escambia 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.