Paddle launch · Pensacola · Escambia County

Galvez Road Primitive Launch Site (Not Recommended)

Perdido Bay - Bayou Garcon · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionNeeds Repair

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Galvez Road Primitive Launch Site (Not Recommended)

Aerial view of Galvez Road Primitive Launch Site (Not Recommended)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Galvez Road Primitive Launch Site (Not Recommended) is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Pensacola, Escambia County on Perdido Bay - Bayou Garcon, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Escambia County.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a gravel and sand surface. The FWC rates its condition as needs repair. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

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Nearby

Marinas

Holiday Harbor Marina0.7 mi
Lost Key Marina & Yacht Club5.1 mi
Mac's Marina8.2 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Day Break Marina13.0 mi
Palafox Pier14.8 mi

Other ramps nearby

Coronada Boulevard Small Craft Launch (NO PARKING)0.4 mi
Galvez Landing Public Boat Ramp0.5 mi
Innerarity Point Park Paddlecraft Pier0.5 mi
All ramps on Perdido Bay Ramps in Escambia County Ramps in Pensacola

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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