Paddle launch · Pensacola · Escambia County

Bayview Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Pensacola Bay - Bayou Texar · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree
Trailer parking21 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Bayview Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock

Aerial view of Bayview Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Bayview Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Pensacola, Escambia County on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Texar, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Pensacola.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a kayak launch dock surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is a kayak launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 21 trailer spaces and 22 car spaces, asphalt.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Amenities: lighting, picnic.

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Fishing

59 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef

7.1 mi

Depth
9 ft
Relief
3 ft
GPS
30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Material
Rubble (500)

Capt Bob Quarles Reef

7.1 mi

Depth
14 ft
Relief
7 ft
GPS
30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Material
Deck Spans and Rubble (521)

Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef

7.2 mi

Depth
12 ft
Relief
3 ft
GPS
30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
Material
Reef Ball Pallet (14)

Eternal Reefs Bay1

7.2 mi

Depth
12 ft
Relief
5 ft
GPS
30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Material
Reef Ball (5)
Show all 59 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef7.1 mi9 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Capt Bob Quarles Reef7.1 mi14 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef7.2 mi12 ft30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
Eternal Reefs Bay17.2 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Eternal Reefs Bay27.2 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Park West Snorkel Reef 20177.2 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.874' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef7.2 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef7.2 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef7.7 mi11 ft30° 19.727' N, 87° 08.318' W
Aaron Dagen Memorial Reef9.0 mi48 ft30° 18.165' N, 87° 12.293' W
Casino Beach 2017-19.1 mi58 ft30° 18.787' N, 87° 07.437' W
Casino Beach 2017-29.1 mi58 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.394' W
Casino Beach 2017-39.1 mi58 ft30° 18.806' N, 87° 07.342' W
Casino Reef Unnamed9.1 mi55 ft30° 18.761' N, 87° 07.427' W
Casino Beach 2017-49.1 mi58 ft30° 18.814' N, 87° 07.299' W
Casino Beach 2017-59.1 mi58 ft30° 18.823' N, 87° 07.251' W
Casino Beach 2017-69.1 mi58 ft30° 18.754' N, 87° 07.383' W
Unnamed Site 3 Casino Reef9.2 mi56 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.253' W
Casino Beach 2017-79.2 mi58 ft30° 18.762' N, 87° 07.333' W
Unnamed Site 2 Casino Reef9.2 mi56 ft30° 18.768' N, 87° 07.280' W
Unnamed Site 1 Casino Reef9.2 mi56 ft30° 18.749' N, 87° 07.285' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #19.2 mi45 ft30° 18.00' N, 87° 12.60' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #29.2 mi46 ft30° 18.020' N, 87° 12.797' W
Casino Beach 2017-10A9.2 mi65 ft30° 18.709' N, 87° 07.308' W
Casino Beach 2017-99.2 mi60 ft30° 18.674' N, 87° 07.363' W
Casino Beach 2017-10B9.2 mi65 ft30° 18.684' N, 87° 07.313' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #39.3 mi49 ft30° 17.995' N, 87° 12.870' W
Casino Beach 2017-119.3 mi61 ft30° 18.689' N, 87° 07.265' W
Casino Beach 2017-89.3 mi62 ft30° 18.629' N, 87° 07.396' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #49.3 mi46 ft30° 17.991' N, 87° 13.058' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #59.3 mi45 ft30° 17.978' N, 87° 13.108' W
CCA - BTWHS #19.5 mi40 ft30° 17.910' N, 87° 13.785' W
Eternal Reefs 20239.6 mi40 ft30° 17.850' N, 87° 13.550' W
Andi Coyle Reef9.6 mi40 ft30° 17.898' N, 87° 13.863' W
PensBayBr0049.6 mi45 ft30° 17.780' N, 87° 13.380' W
CCA - WFHS #19.6 mi42 ft30° 17.840' N, 87° 13.775' W
GB Sertoma.Com Reef 29.6 mi45 ft30° 17.878' N, 87° 13.969' W
EscaRosa 19.6 mi48 ft30° 17.680' N, 87° 13.010' W
David's Reef9.6 mi43 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 13.869' W
3-Mile Bridge 019.7 mi46 ft30° 17.750' N, 87° 13.50' W
RFRA Reef #149.7 mi41 ft30° 17.873' N, 87° 14.066' W
RFRA Reef #29.7 mi39 ft30° 17.863' N, 87° 14.146' W
Fredrick H Cleveland9.7 mi43 ft30° 17.866' N, 87° 14.194' W
Jeff's Reef9.7 mi40 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 14.113' W
Walsingham Memorial Reef9.7 mi50 ft30° 17.816' N, 87° 14.063' W
3-Mile bridge pilings9.8 mi45 ft30° 17.660' N, 87° 13.485' W
Academy 19.8 mi44 ft30° 17.808' N, 87° 14.176' W
Sage Memorial Reef9.8 mi50 ft30° 17.768' N, 87° 14.060' W
RFRA Reef #39.8 mi43 ft30° 17.778' N, 87° 14.133' W
Academy 29.8 mi47 ft30° 17.760' N, 87° 14.184' W
RFRA Reef #49.8 mi43 ft30° 17.739' N, 87° 14.131' W
Roy Jones Jr 19.9 mi49 ft30° 17.715' N, 87° 14.168' W
EscaRosa 29.9 mi50 ft30° 17.450' N, 87° 12.880' W
RFRA Reef #59.9 mi46 ft30° 17.686' N, 87° 14.116' W
Roy Jones Jr 29.9 mi51 ft30° 17.669' N, 87° 14.169' W
Three Barges9.9 mi54 ft30° 17.473' N, 87° 13.278' W
RFRA Reef #69.9 mi47 ft30° 17.632' N, 87° 14.116' W
Freedom Boat Club10.0 mi52 ft30° 17.616' N, 87° 14.150' W
RFRA Reef #710.0 mi48 ft30° 17.588' N, 87° 14.112' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Marinas

Rook's Marina0.4 mi
Palafox Pier2.5 mi
Day Break Marina4.0 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Palafox Pier2.5 mi
Day Break Marina4.0 mi

Other ramps nearby

Bayview Park Boat Ramp0.0 mi
Bayou Texar Public Boat Ramp0.4 mi
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp0.9 mi
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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