Boat ramp · Fort Walton Beach · Okaloosa County

Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp

Choctawhatchee Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree

Lanes3 lanes

Trailer parking18 trailer spaces

WaterSalt or brackish

ConditionGood to Excellent

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp — The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Ross Marler Park Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County on Choctawhatchee Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Okaloosa County.

Launching

The ramp has 3 lanes with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock and a staging dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 18 trailer spaces and 9 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Amenities: lighting.

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Fishing

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

Beasley Park Snorkel Reef

0.8 mi

Depth: 20 ft
Relief: 5 ft
GPS: 30° 23.411' N, 86° 35.099' W
Material: Prefabricated Ecosystem Modules on Pilings (69)

Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North C)

1.0 mi

Depth: 13 ft
Relief: 6 ft
GPS: 30° 23.579' N, 86° 36.466' W
Material: Concrete 4-disk modules on pilings (6)

Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North B)

1.1 mi

Depth: 13 ft
Relief: 6 ft
GPS: 30° 23.582' N, 86° 36.486' W
Material: Concrete 4-disk modules on pilings (6)

Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North A)

1.1 mi

Depth: 13 ft
Relief: 6 ft
GPS: 30° 23.585' N, 86° 36.505' W
Material: Concrete 4-disk modules on pilings (6)

Show all 167 reefs

Reef	Distance	Depth	GPS
Beasley Park Snorkel Reef	0.8 mi	20 ft	30° 23.411' N, 86° 35.099' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North C)	1.0 mi	13 ft	30° 23.579' N, 86° 36.466' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North B)	1.1 mi	13 ft	30° 23.582' N, 86° 36.486' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (North A)	1.1 mi	13 ft	30° 23.585' N, 86° 36.505' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef	1.1 mi	18 ft	30° 23.553' N, 86° 36.491' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (South B)	1.1 mi	23 ft	30° 23.524' N, 86° 36.476' W
Beach Access #2 Nearshore Reef (South A)	1.1 mi	23 ft	30° 23.529' N, 86° 36.515' W
Beach Access #4 Snorkel Reef 3	1.5 mi	12 ft	30° 23.650' N, 86° 36.999' W
Beach Access #4 Snorkel Reef 2	1.5 mi	12 ft	30° 23.658' N, 86° 37.004' W
Beach Access #4 Snorkel Reef 1	1.5 mi	12 ft	30° 23.656' N, 86° 37.018' W
Fish Haven 19 (NE)	1.8 mi	60 ft	30° 22.479' N, 86° 35.777' W
Fish Haven 19 (NW)	1.8 mi	60 ft	30° 22.476' N, 86° 35.971' W
Fish Haven 19 Center	1.9 mi	60 ft	30° 22.393' N, 86° 35.872' W
Fish Haven 19 (SE)	2.0 mi	60 ft	30° 22.310' N, 86° 35.773' W
Fish Haven 19 (SW)	2.0 mi	60 ft	30° 22.307' N, 86° 35.967' W
Beach Access #6 Nearshore Reef (South B)	2.1 mi	23 ft	30° 23.593' N, 86° 37.558' W
Beach Access #6 Nearshore Reef	2.1 mi	18 ft	30° 23.631' N, 86° 37.575' W
Beach Access #6 Nearshore Reef (South A)	2.1 mi	23 ft	30° 23.596' N, 86° 37.598' W
County Site #1(Pole Spot)	2.1 mi	75 ft	30° 22.147' N, 86° 35.325' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #6	2.2 mi	60 ft	30° 22.144' N, 86° 35.058' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex M60 Tank #5	2.2 mi	60 ft	30° 22.129' N, 86° 35.074' W
County Site #1(Pole Spot)	2.2 mi	75 ft	30° 22.064' N, 86° 35.382' W
County Site #1(Pole Spot)	2.3 mi	75 ft	30° 22.012' N, 86° 35.391' W
Barrel Barge	2.6 mi	72 ft	30° 21.835' N, 86° 36.087' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #1	2.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.790' N, 86° 35.359' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #4	2.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.790' N, 86° 35.355' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #2	2.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.778' N, 86° 35.359' W
County Site #1 -Reef-Ex #3	2.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.775' N, 86° 35.359' W
CSX Reef	2.7 mi	80 ft	30° 21.649' N, 86° 35.717' W
Brown Barge	2.8 mi	78 ft	30° 21.537' N, 86° 35.622' W
NRDA 1Print-10	2.8 mi	67 ft	30° 22.435' N, 86° 37.759' W
DHS Reef 2024	3.4 mi	66 ft	30° 21.743' N, 86° 37.769' W
DHS Reef 2025	3.4 mi	66 ft	30° 21.729' N, 86° 37.753' W
Fish Haven 14 (NE)	3.4 mi	70 ft	30° 21.225' N, 86° 36.778' W
FIsh Haven 14 (N)	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.225' N, 86° 36.875' W
FH14-07A	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.198' N, 86° 36.877' W
Fish Haven 14 (NW)	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.225' N, 86° 36.972' W
FH14-07B	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.172' N, 86° 36.872' W
Fish Haven 14 (E)	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.140' N, 86° 36.778' W
FH14-09A	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.143' N, 86° 36.808' W
FH14-09B	3.5 mi	70 ft	30° 21.139' N, 86° 36.843' W
Eglin AFB Material FH14 2015	3.5 mi	68 ft	30° 21.140' N, 86° 36.879' W
FH14-08B	3.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.143' N, 86° 36.912' W
Walter Reef Cave	3.6 mi	66 ft	30° 21.554' N, 86° 37.755' W
FH14-08A	3.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.139' N, 86° 36.941' W
NRDA 1Print-09	3.6 mi	66 ft	30° 21.546' N, 86° 37.756' W
Fish Haven 14 (W)	3.6 mi	70 ft	30° 21.141' N, 86° 36.971' W
Starborough Wine Reef 2023 (S1)	3.6 mi	68 ft	30° 21.099' N, 86° 36.876' W
NRDA 1Print-02	3.6 mi	72 ft	30° 21.052' N, 86° 36.774' W
Starborough Wine Reef 2023 (S2)	3.6 mi	68 ft	30° 21.084' N, 86° 36.876' W
Starborough Wine Reef	3.6 mi	68 ft	30° 21.048' N, 86° 36.874' W
NRDA 1Print-01	3.7 mi	70 ft	30° 21.057' N, 86° 36.983' W
NRDA 1Print-07	3.7 mi	70 ft	30° 22.437' N, 86° 38.778' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR01)	3.9 mi	60 ft	30° 21.475' N, 86° 32.972' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR02)	3.9 mi	60 ft	30° 21.475' N, 86° 32.908' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR05)	3.9 mi	60 ft	30° 21.420' N, 86° 32.973' W
FIsh Haven 13 (PR03)	4.0 mi	60 ft	30° 21.475' N, 86° 32.844' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR07)	4.0 mi	60 ft	30° 21.363' N, 86° 32.973' W
Destin Memorial Reef (FH-13)	4.0 mi	70 ft	30° 21.401' N, 86° 32.895' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR04)	4.0 mi	60 ft	30° 21.475' N, 86° 32.779' W
Eglin AFB Material FH13 2015	4.0 mi	75 ft	30° 21.395' N, 86° 32.878' W
Emerald Coast Scuba 9/11 Memorial	4.0 mi	76 ft	30° 21.40' N, 86° 32.870' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR09)	4.0 mi	60 ft	30° 21.307' N, 86° 32.973' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR06)	4.1 mi	60 ft	30° 21.419' N, 86° 32.779' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR10)	4.1 mi	60 ft	30° 21.307' N, 86° 32.908' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR08)	4.1 mi	60 ft	30° 21.363' N, 86° 32.778' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR11)	4.1 mi	60 ft	30° 21.307' N, 86° 32.843' W
Fish Haven 13 (PR12)	4.2 mi	60 ft	30° 21.307' N, 86° 32.779' W
NRDA 1Print-08	4.3 mi	64 ft	30° 21.549' N, 86° 38.779' W
Bay Cones (Bay)	4.9 mi	25 ft	30° 24.70' N, 86° 30.680' W
AJ's Bimini	5.1 mi	–	30° 19.625' N, 86° 36.164' W
"A" Leg	6.2 mi	65 ft	30° 21.801' N, 86° 29.897' W
Training Reef	6.2 mi	60 ft	30° 22.219' N, 86° 29.623' W
CSX Reef	6.3 mi	65 ft	30° 21.268' N, 86° 30.045' W
County Site #2 -Reef-Ex #7	6.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.517' N, 86° 29.690' W
Liberty Ship - Thomas Hayward	6.5 mi	87 ft	30° 18.376' N, 86° 36.222' W
Air Force Barge	6.7 mi	68 ft	30° 21.249' N, 86° 29.581' W
County Site #2	6.9 mi	73 ft	30° 20.810' N, 86° 29.637' W
Fish Haven 15 (SE)	7.2 mi	67 ft	30° 21.801' N, 86° 42.270' W
Fish Haven 15	7.2 mi	67 ft	30° 21.891' N, 86° 42.374' W
Fish Haven 15 - 2017	7.2 mi	69 ft	30° 21.891' N, 86° 42.375' W
Fish Haven 15 (S)	7.2 mi	67 ft	30° 21.807' N, 86° 42.374' W
Urchin Reef, Units #10 & #11	7.3 mi	65 ft	30° 21.467' N, 86° 28.789' W
Urchin Reef, Units #6 & #7	7.8 mi	65 ft	30° 21.325' N, 86° 28.341' W
Urchin Reef, Units #1 &2	7.9 mi	65 ft	30° 21.420' N, 86° 28.206' W
Urchin Reef, Units #3 & #4	7.9 mi	65 ft	30° 21.331' N, 86° 28.218' W
Urchin Reef, Units #40 & #41	7.9 mi	65 ft	30° 21.886' N, 86° 27.979' W
Urchin Reef, Units #12 & #13	7.9 mi	65 ft	30° 21.331' N, 86° 28.199' W
Urchin Reef, Units #5	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.257' N, 86° 28.208' W
Urchin Reef, Units #38 & #39	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.941' N, 86° 27.914' W
Urchin Reef, Units #36 & #37	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.884' N, 86° 27.916' W
Urchin Reef, Units #50 & #51	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.782' N, 86° 27.950' W
Urchin Reef, Units #8 & #9	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.471' N, 86° 28.061' W
Urchin Reef, Units #34 & #35	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.686' N, 86° 27.964' W
Urchin Reef, Units #52 & #53	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.728' N, 86° 27.941' W
Urchin Reef, Units #56 & #57	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.720' N, 86° 27.936' W
Urchin Reef, Units #46 & #47	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.815' N, 86° 27.897' W
Urchin Reef, Units #48 & #49	8.0 mi	65 ft	30° 21.784' N, 86° 27.901' W
Urchin Reef, Units #42 & #43	8.1 mi	65 ft	30° 21.869' N, 86° 27.846' W
Urchin Reef, Units #54 & #55	8.1 mi	65 ft	30° 21.745' N, 86° 27.892' W
Urchin Reef, Units #44 & #45	8.1 mi	65 ft	30° 21.820' N, 86° 27.848' W
Urchin Reef, Drop #11	8.1 mi	70 ft	30° 21.802' N, 86° 27.843' W
Urchin Reef, Units #14 & #15	8.1 mi	65 ft	30° 21.336' N, 86° 28.040' W
Urchin Reef, Units #16 & #17	8.2 mi	65 ft	30° 21.334' N, 86° 27.898' W
Urchin Reef, Units #28 & #29	8.2 mi	65 ft	30° 21.971' N, 86° 27.606' W
Urchin Reef, Units #30 & #31	8.3 mi	65 ft	30° 21.767' N, 86° 27.616' W
Urchin Reef, Units #32 & #33	8.3 mi	65 ft	30° 21.618' N, 86° 27.658' W
Urchin Reef, Units #18 & #19	8.3 mi	65 ft	30° 21.467' N, 86° 27.715' W
Urchin Reef, Units #24 & #25	8.4 mi	65 ft	30° 21.872' N, 86° 27.515' W
Urchin Reef, Units #22 & #23	8.4 mi	65 ft	30° 21.739' N, 86° 27.510' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (West)	8.4 mi	20 ft	30° 22.828' N, 86° 27.191' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (North A)	8.4 mi	15 ft	30° 22.863' N, 86° 27.181' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (South A)	8.4 mi	23 ft	30° 22.813' N, 86° 27.182' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (North C)	8.4 mi	20 ft	30° 22.853' N, 86° 27.167' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (Center)	8.5 mi	20 ft	30° 22.828' N, 86° 27.169' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (North B)	8.5 mi	15 ft	30° 22.862' N, 86° 27.152' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (South A)	8.5 mi	23 ft	30° 22.812' N, 86° 27.159' W
Urchin Reef, Units #20 & #21	8.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.603' N, 86° 27.512' W
Henderson Park West Nearshore Reef (East)	8.5 mi	20 ft	30° 22.826' N, 86° 27.147' W
Fish Haven 18-15	8.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.986' N, 86° 43.760' W
Fish Haven 18-63	8.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.936' N, 86° 43.761' W
Fish Haven 18-11	8.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.986' N, 86° 43.817' W
Fish Haven 18-59	8.6 mi	65 ft	30° 21.937' N, 86° 43.818' W
Fish Haven 18-07	8.6 mi	65 ft	30° 21.987' N, 86° 43.874' W
Fish Haven 18-55	8.6 mi	65 ft	30° 21.938' N, 86° 43.875' W
Fish Haven 18-04	8.7 mi	65 ft	30° 21.987' N, 86° 43.931' W
Fish Haven 18-52	8.7 mi	65 ft	30° 21.938' N, 86° 43.932' W
Urchin Reef, Units #26 & #27	8.7 mi	65 ft	30° 21.023' N, 86° 27.511' W
Fish Haven 18-01	8.7 mi	65 ft	30° 21.987' N, 86° 43.989' W
Fish Haven 18-49	8.7 mi	65 ft	30° 21.938' N, 86° 43.989' W
Sandflea Reef #1	9.1 mi	62 ft	30° 22.039' N, 86° 26.699' W
Sandflea Reef #22	9.2 mi	62 ft	30° 21.813' N, 86° 26.682' W
Sandflea Reef #2	9.2 mi	62 ft	30° 21.976' N, 86° 26.614' W
NRDA 1Print-15	9.2 mi	67 ft	30° 21.238' N, 86° 26.861' W
Sandflea Reef #19	9.3 mi	62 ft	30° 21.560' N, 86° 26.689' W
Sandflea Reef #20	9.3 mi	62 ft	30° 21.645' N, 86° 26.596' W
Sandflea Reef #17	9.3 mi	62 ft	30° 21.398' N, 86° 26.677' W
Sandflea Reef #23	9.3 mi	62 ft	30° 21.813' N, 86° 26.512' W
Sandflea Reef #3	9.4 mi	62 ft	30° 21.987' N, 86° 26.425' W
Sandflea Reef #18	9.4 mi	62 ft	30° 21.493' N, 86° 26.581' W
Sandflea Reef, Units #58 & #59	9.4 mi	65 ft	30° 21.828' N, 86° 26.409' W
Sandflea Reef, Units #60 & #61	9.4 mi	65 ft	30° 21.813' N, 86° 26.405' W
Sandflea Reef, Units #62 & #63	9.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.827' N, 86° 26.389' W
Sandflea Reef, Units #64 & #65	9.5 mi	65 ft	30° 21.826' N, 86° 26.377' W
Sandflea Reef #16	9.5 mi	62 ft	30° 21.402' N, 86° 26.497' W
Sandflea Reef #21	9.5 mi	62 ft	30° 21.638' N, 86° 26.408' W
Henderson Park East Snorkel Reef	9.5 mi	16 ft	30° 22.811' N, 86° 26.10' W
Sandflea Reef #4	9.5 mi	62 ft	30° 22.054' N, 86° 26.232' W
Sandflea Reef #15	9.6 mi	62 ft	30° 21.470' N, 86° 26.402' W
Sandflea Reef #25	9.6 mi	62 ft	30° 21.809' N, 86° 26.225' W
NRDA 1Print-16	9.6 mi	80 ft	30° 20.339' N, 86° 26.860' W
Sandflea Reef #26	9.6 mi	62 ft	30° 21.840' N, 86° 26.208' W
Sandflea Reef #24	9.6 mi	62 ft	30° 21.811' N, 86° 26.208' W
Sandflea Reef #27	9.6 mi	62 ft	30° 21.830' N, 86° 26.197' W
Poseidon Reef 2025	9.7 mi	70 ft	30° 21.251' N, 86° 26.343' W
Poseidon Super Reefs 2025	9.7 mi	70 ft	30° 21.244' N, 86° 26.346' W
Poseidon Reef 2024	9.7 mi	70 ft	30° 21.234' N, 86° 26.344' W
Sandflea Reef #14	9.7 mi	62 ft	30° 21.567' N, 86° 26.214' W
Sandflea Reef #5	9.8 mi	62 ft	30° 22.003' N, 86° 26.015' W
Sandflea Reef #13	9.8 mi	62 ft	30° 21.409' N, 86° 26.198' W
Sandflea Reef #6	9.9 mi	62 ft	30° 21.940' N, 86° 25.927' W
Sandflea Reef #9	9.9 mi	62 ft	30° 21.645' N, 86° 26.006' W
Sandflea Reef #7	9.9 mi	62 ft	30° 21.818' N, 86° 25.932' W
Sandflea Reef #11	9.9 mi	62 ft	30° 21.477' N, 86° 26.019' W
Sandflea Reef #8	10.0 mi	62 ft	30° 21.692' N, 86° 25.917' W
RMS CYCLOPS	10.0 mi	72 ft	30° 20.828' N, 86° 26.239' W
Sandflea Reef #10	10.0 mi	62 ft	30° 21.555' N, 86° 25.929' W

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

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Marinas

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Nearest fuel docks

Marine fuel5.2 mi

Bluewater Bay Sailing Club10.9 mi

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All ramps on Choctawhatchee Bay Ramps in Okaloosa County Ramps in Fort Walton Beach

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

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