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Eden Gardens State Park Kayak Launch vs Point Washington Public Boat Ramp (aka Harbor Island Ferry)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Walton County, Florida.
These ramps are about less than a mile apart.
Eden Gardens State Park Kayak Launch
SANTA ROSA BEACH
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Point Washington Public Boat Ramp (aka Harbor Island Ferry)
SANTA ROSA BEACH
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
24 Hours
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Choctawhatchee Bay - Tucker Bayou
Choctawhatchee Bay - Tucker Bayou
Trailer Parking
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6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Eden Gardens State Park Kayak Launch and Point Washington Public Boat Ramp (aka Harbor Island Ferry) 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.