Paddle launch · Pensacola · Escambia County

Civitan Park Paddlecraft Launch

Pensacola Bay - Bayou Grande - Davenport Bayou · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Civitan Park Paddlecraft Launch

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

About this ramp

Civitan Park Paddlecraft Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Pensacola, Escambia County on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Grande - Davenport Bayou, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Escambia County. Partner: Parks and Recreation Department.

Launching

The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 15 car spaces, not paved - grass/loose soil/sand.

Facilities

Restrooms: Portable Toilet. Accessibility: Low Level of Accessibility. Amenities: lighting, picnic.

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Fishing

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

Fredrick H Cleveland

6.2 mi

Depth
43 ft
Relief
6 ft
GPS
30° 17.866' N, 87° 14.194' W
Material
Artificial Reef Inc Fish Haven (3)

RFRA Reef #2

6.3 mi

Depth
39 ft
Relief
6 ft
GPS
30° 17.863' N, 87° 14.146' W
Material
Artificial Reef Inc Fish Haven (3)

RFRA Reef #14

6.3 mi

Depth
41 ft
Relief
6 ft
GPS
30° 17.873' N, 87° 14.066' W
Material
Artificial Reef Inc Fish Haven (3)

Jeff's Reef

6.3 mi

Depth
40 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
30° 17.833' N, 87° 14.113' W
Material
Reefmaker Grouper Reef (3)
Show all 62 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Fredrick H Cleveland6.2 mi43 ft30° 17.866' N, 87° 14.194' W
RFRA Reef #26.3 mi39 ft30° 17.863' N, 87° 14.146' W
RFRA Reef #146.3 mi41 ft30° 17.873' N, 87° 14.066' W
Jeff's Reef6.3 mi40 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 14.113' W
Academy 16.3 mi44 ft30° 17.808' N, 87° 14.176' W
GB Sertoma.Com Reef 26.3 mi45 ft30° 17.878' N, 87° 13.969' W
Andi Coyle Reef6.3 mi40 ft30° 17.898' N, 87° 13.863' W
Walsingham Memorial Reef6.3 mi50 ft30° 17.816' N, 87° 14.063' W
CCA - BTWHS #16.4 mi40 ft30° 17.910' N, 87° 13.785' W
RFRA Reef #36.4 mi43 ft30° 17.778' N, 87° 14.133' W
Academy 26.4 mi47 ft30° 17.760' N, 87° 14.184' W
Sage Memorial Reef6.4 mi50 ft30° 17.768' N, 87° 14.060' W
RFRA Reef #46.4 mi43 ft30° 17.739' N, 87° 14.131' W
David's Reef6.4 mi43 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 13.869' W
Roy Jones Jr 16.4 mi49 ft30° 17.715' N, 87° 14.168' W
CCA - WFHS #16.4 mi42 ft30° 17.840' N, 87° 13.775' W
Roy Jones Jr 26.5 mi51 ft30° 17.669' N, 87° 14.169' W
RFRA Reef #56.5 mi46 ft30° 17.686' N, 87° 14.116' W
Eternal Reefs 20236.5 mi40 ft30° 17.850' N, 87° 13.550' W
RFRA Reef #66.5 mi47 ft30° 17.632' N, 87° 14.116' W
Freedom Boat Club6.5 mi52 ft30° 17.616' N, 87° 14.150' W
David Lee Sellers6.6 mi53 ft30° 17.576' N, 87° 14.149' W
RFRA Reef #76.6 mi48 ft30° 17.588' N, 87° 14.112' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #56.6 mi45 ft30° 17.978' N, 87° 13.108' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #46.6 mi46 ft30° 17.991' N, 87° 13.058' W
RFRA Reef #86.6 mi48 ft30° 17.534' N, 87° 14.112' W
Wayne Frier6.6 mi53 ft30° 17.518' N, 87° 14.158' W
3-Mile Bridge 016.6 mi46 ft30° 17.750' N, 87° 13.50' W
PensBayBr0046.7 mi45 ft30° 17.780' N, 87° 13.380' W
Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef6.7 mi9 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Capt Bob Quarles Reef6.7 mi14 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Escambia Eternal Reef (Oct 2021)6.7 mi49 ft30° 17.517' N, 87° 14.006' W
Helen Mae Torres Reef6.7 mi48 ft30° 17.466' N, 87° 14.162' W
RFRA Reef #96.7 mi47 ft30° 17.474' N, 87° 14.099' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #36.7 mi49 ft30° 17.995' N, 87° 12.870' W
Park West Snorkel Reef 20176.7 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.874' W
Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef6.7 mi12 ft30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef6.7 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef6.7 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
Eternal Reefs Bay26.7 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Eternal Reefs Bay16.7 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #26.7 mi46 ft30° 18.020' N, 87° 12.797' W
Tom White Printer Reef6.7 mi49 ft30° 17.426' N, 87° 14.146' W
RFRA Reef #106.7 mi48 ft30° 17.439' N, 87° 14.093' W
3-Mile bridge pilings6.7 mi45 ft30° 17.660' N, 87° 13.485' W
Outcast Fishing And Hunting6.8 mi52 ft30° 17.378' N, 87° 14.158' W
RFRA Reef #116.8 mi49 ft30° 17.372' N, 87° 14.085' W
Lane Gilchrist Reef6.8 mi50 ft30° 17.467' N, 87° 13.773' W
Paradise B & G Reef6.8 mi54 ft30° 17.328' N, 87° 14.138' W
RFRA Reef #126.8 mi53 ft30° 17.339' N, 87° 14.089' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #16.9 mi45 ft30° 18.00' N, 87° 12.60' W
Aaron Dagen Memorial Reef6.9 mi48 ft30° 18.165' N, 87° 12.293' W
RFRA Reef #16.9 mi52 ft30° 17.276' N, 87° 14.152' W
RFRA Reef #136.9 mi55 ft30° 17.294' N, 87° 14.072' W
EscaRosa 16.9 mi48 ft30° 17.680' N, 87° 13.010' W
Joe Patti Memorial Reef7.0 mi50 ft30° 17.329' N, 87° 13.755' W
Karen's Place7.0 mi50 ft30° 17.20' N, 87° 14.140' W
3-Mile Bridge 027.0 mi50 ft30° 17.375' N, 87° 13.575' W
Three Barges7.0 mi54 ft30° 17.473' N, 87° 13.278' W
EscaRosa 27.2 mi50 ft30° 17.450' N, 87° 12.880' W
Jerry Andrews Reef7.3 mi49 ft30° 17.317' N, 87° 13.016' W
Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef8.9 mi11 ft30° 19.727' N, 87° 08.318' W

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

Nearby

Marinas

Palm Harbor Marina2.0 mi
Day Break Marina2.2 mi
Mac's Marina2.7 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Day Break Marina2.2 mi
Palafox Pier3.9 mi

Other ramps nearby

Navy Point Public Boat Ramp0.5 mi
Jaunita Williams Park Kayak Launch Dock1.5 mi
Mahogany Mill Public Boat Ramp2.0 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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