Eglin AFB - Carr Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
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Eglin AFB - Carr Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

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

These ramps are about 1.8 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
2 hours before Sunrise to 2 hours before Sunset
2 hours before Sunrise to 2 hours before Sunset
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Yellow River
Yellow River
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Eglin AFB - Carr Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Eglin AFB - Metts Bluff (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) provide public access in Okaloosa 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.