Boat ramp · Milton · Santa Rosa County

Garcon Point Public Boat Ramp

Pensacola Bay - Escambia Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

Shallow at low tide · FWC: “This narrow ramp has a severe drop off and accesses a narrow canal.” See today's low tide window under Conditions today.

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking4 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood

Small lot: only 4 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Garcon Point Public Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Garcon Point Public Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Garcon Point Public Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Milton, Santa Rosa County on Pensacola Bay - Escambia Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Santa Rosa County.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is a fixed launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 4 trailer spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 24 hours. Small lot: only 4 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Facilities

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

Notes from the FWC

This narrow ramp has a severe drop off and accesses a narrow canal. Best suited for smaller trailer boats. Parking is tight.

Official page

Fishing

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

Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef

8.3 mi

Depth
11 ft
Relief
4 ft
GPS
30° 19.727' N, 87° 08.318' W
Material
Prefabricated disk modules (17)

Casino Beach 2017-5

9.1 mi

Depth
58 ft
Relief
18 ft
GPS
30° 18.823' N, 87° 07.251' W
Material
Reefmaker Super Reef (1)

Casino Beach 2017-4

9.1 mi

Depth
58 ft
Relief
18 ft
GPS
30° 18.814' N, 87° 07.299' W
Material
Reefmaker Super Reef (1)

Unnamed Site 3 Casino Reef

9.1 mi

Depth
56 ft
Relief
6 ft
GPS
30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.253' W
Material
Reef Ball (3)
Show all 25 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef8.3 mi11 ft30° 19.727' N, 87° 08.318' W
Casino Beach 2017-59.1 mi58 ft30° 18.823' N, 87° 07.251' W
Casino Beach 2017-49.1 mi58 ft30° 18.814' N, 87° 07.299' W
Unnamed Site 3 Casino Reef9.1 mi56 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.253' W
Casino Beach 2017-39.1 mi58 ft30° 18.806' N, 87° 07.342' W
Casino Beach 2017-29.1 mi58 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.394' W
Unnamed Site 2 Casino Reef9.2 mi56 ft30° 18.768' N, 87° 07.280' W
Casino Beach 2017-19.2 mi58 ft30° 18.787' N, 87° 07.437' W
Casino Beach 2017-79.2 mi58 ft30° 18.762' N, 87° 07.333' W
Unnamed Site 1 Casino Reef9.2 mi56 ft30° 18.749' N, 87° 07.285' W
Casino Reef Unnamed9.2 mi55 ft30° 18.761' N, 87° 07.427' W
Casino Beach 2017-69.2 mi58 ft30° 18.754' N, 87° 07.383' W
Casino Beach 2017-10A9.2 mi65 ft30° 18.709' N, 87° 07.308' W
Casino Beach 2017-119.2 mi61 ft30° 18.689' N, 87° 07.265' W
Casino Beach 2017-10B9.3 mi65 ft30° 18.684' N, 87° 07.313' W
Capt Bob Quarles Reef9.3 mi14 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef9.3 mi9 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Casino Beach 2017-99.3 mi60 ft30° 18.674' N, 87° 07.363' W
Casino Beach 2017-89.3 mi62 ft30° 18.629' N, 87° 07.396' W
Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef9.3 mi12 ft30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
Eternal Reefs Bay19.3 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Eternal Reefs Bay29.3 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Park West Snorkel Reef 20179.3 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.874' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef9.3 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef9.3 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W

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

Nearby

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

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