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Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch vs Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Franklin County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.
Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch
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Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
24 Hours
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
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2
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Apalachicola River - East River
Apalachicola River
Trailer Parking
6 spaces
6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch and Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp provide public access in Franklin 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.