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Fort Walton Beach Landing (Kayaks or Very Small Boats) vs Ross Marler Park Paddlecraft Beach
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Okaloosa County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Fort Walton Beach Landing (Kayaks or Very Small Boats)
FORT WALTON BEACH
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Ross Marler Park Paddlecraft Beach
FORT WALTON BEACH
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Dawn to 11:00 PM
Unknown
Fees
No
No
Launch Lanes
1
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Santa Rosa Sound
Choctawhatchee Bay
Trailer Parking
10 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Fort Walton Beach Landing (Kayaks or Very Small Boats) and Ross Marler Park Paddlecraft Beach 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.