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Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch vs Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Walton County, Florida.
These ramps are about 3.9 miles apart.
Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch
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Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Per conditions of permit
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
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Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Choctawhatchee Bay
Choctawhatchee Bay
Trailer Parking
6 spaces
2 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Choctaw Beach Park Public Boat Launch and Eglin AFB - Bay Flats Recreation Area (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) provide public access in Walton 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.