Eglin AFB - East Bay River Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Misty Water Park - Mary Esther Pier (Limited Parking)
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Eglin AFB - East Bay River Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) vs Misty Water Park - Mary Esther Pier (Limited Parking)

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

These ramps are about 7.4 miles apart.

Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Per conditions of permit
24 Hours
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
East Bay River (Eglin AFB)
Santa Rosa Sound
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Eglin AFB - East Bay River Put-In (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) and Misty Water Park - Mary Esther Pier (Limited Parking) 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.