Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp and 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 vs Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Franklin County, Florida.

These ramps are about 1.6 miles apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
24 Hours
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
2
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Apalachicola River
Apalachicola River - East River
Trailer Parking
6 spaces
6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Gardeners Landing Public Boat Ramp and Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Butcher Pen Landing Kayak Launch 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.