Paddle launch · Port Saint Joe · Gulf County

T.H. Stone Memorial Joseph Peninsula State Park- Bayview Picnic Area Kayak Launch

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FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About T.H. Stone Memorial Joseph Peninsula State Park- Bayview Picnic Area Kayak Launch

Aerial view of T.H. Stone Memorial Joseph Peninsula State Park- Bayview Picnic Area Kayak Launch
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

T.H. Stone Memorial Joseph Peninsula State Park- Bayview Picnic Area Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Port Saint Joe, Gulf County. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Florida Deaprtment of Environmental Protection.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a natural shoreline surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 10 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet.

Official page

Fishing

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

Barrier Dunes Barge

2.2 mi

Depth
35 ft
Relief
10 ft
GPS
29° 45.058' N, 85° 25.544' W
Material
Barge 200'

2009-1

5.0 mi

Depth
60 ft
Relief
12 ft
GPS
29° 44.184' N, 85° 28.309' W
Material
Reefmaker Florida Limestone (5)

Candi Daniel Memorial Reef

5.3 mi

Depth
58 ft
Relief
8 ft
GPS
29° 43.695' N, 85° 28.275' W
Material
Reefmaker Florida Limestone (1)

Candi Daniel Memorial Reef

5.3 mi

Depth
60 ft
Relief
12 ft
GPS
29° 43.695' N, 85° 28.275' W
Material
Reefmaker Florida Limestone (5)
Show all 72 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Barrier Dunes Barge2.2 mi35 ft29° 45.058' N, 85° 25.544' W
2009-15.0 mi60 ft29° 44.184' N, 85° 28.309' W
Candi Daniel Memorial Reef5.3 mi58 ft29° 43.695' N, 85° 28.275' W
Candi Daniel Memorial Reef5.3 mi60 ft29° 43.695' N, 85° 28.275' W
Scallop Cove5.6 mi58 ft29° 43.420' N, 85° 28.340' W
MB-1355.6 mi60 ft29° 43.514' N, 85° 28.498' W
Air Force Tower5.6 mi70 ft29° 43.479' N, 85° 28.514' W
MB-1315.6 mi66 ft29° 44.124' N, 85° 29.022' W
Kay Thomas Memorial Reef5.7 mi58 ft29° 43.250' N, 85° 28.343' W
MB-1345.8 mi65 ft29° 43.594' N, 85° 28.809' W
Crazy Blonde Reef5.8 mi65 ft29° 43.906' N, 85° 29.051' W
Melba Joswiak Memorial5.9 mi71 ft29° 44.157' N, 85° 29.322' W
Breen Memorial Reef5.9 mi66 ft29° 44.160' N, 85° 29.334' W
John and Melba's Reef Chief5.9 mi68 ft29° 44.124' N, 85° 29.333' W
MB-292 Unnamed6.0 mi67 ft29° 43.933' N, 85° 29.253' W
MB-249 W.Reiners III Memorial6.0 mi66 ft29° 43.408' N, 85° 28.879' W
Ernie Johnson Memorial Reef6.1 mi65 ft29° 43.250' N, 85° 28.830' W
Charles Deaton Memorial Reef6.2 mi69 ft29° 43.444' N, 85° 29.143' W
MB-1366.2 mi69 ft29° 43.444' N, 85° 29.143' W
MB-1376.2 mi69 ft29° 43.258' N, 85° 29.002' W
MB-1336.2 mi70 ft29° 43.717' N, 85° 29.394' W
MB-93 Unnamed6.4 mi76 ft29° 43.256' N, 85° 29.315' W
MB-936.4 mi62 ft29° 43.253' N, 85° 29.316' W
Jaycee Reef6.9 mi–29° 50.409' N, 85° 29.419' W
Jaycee Reef6.9 mi45 ft29° 50.448' N, 85° 29.418' W
C Of C Reef6.9 mi40 ft29° 49.926' N, 85° 29.90' W
Virginia Reef8.7 mi66 ft29° 50.547' N, 85° 31.510' W
Virginia Reef8.9 mi65 ft29° 50.839' N, 85° 31.504' W
Inshore Mexico Beach - Cobia9.0 mi25 ft29° 54.387' N, 85° 24.317' W
Inshore Mexico Bch - Grouper9.0 mi25 ft29° 54.394' N, 85° 24.243' W
Inshore Mexico Beach - Amberjack9.0 mi25 ft29° 54.418' N, 85° 24.293' W
MB 223 Unnamed9.3 mi25 ft29° 53.862' N, 85° 28.062' W
Billy Gillen Memorial Reef9.3 mi20 ft29° 54.137' N, 85° 27.333' W
Billy Gillen Memorial Reef9.3 mi21 ft29° 54.137' N, 85° 27.333' W
Billy Gillen Memorial Reef9.3 mi21 ft29° 54.137' N, 85° 27.333' W
Beanie And Hosehead Reef9.3 mi23 ft29° 53.835' N, 85° 28.155' W
MB 2409.3 mi19 ft29° 54.266' N, 85° 27.029' W
MB 12 Capt. Tom Hudson Memorial Reef9.3 mi22 ft29° 54.109' N, 85° 27.592' W
Captain Tom Hudson Memorial Reef9.3 mi25 ft29° 54.112' N, 85° 27.595' W
Brian Moeller Reef9.4 mi22 ft29° 53.948' N, 85° 28.268' W
MB 1409.5 mi22 ft29° 54.268' N, 85° 27.675' W
John & Darlene Cox Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.260' N, 85° 27.704' W
Inshore Site #19.5 mi25 ft29° 54.869' N, 85° 24.309' W
John Thompson Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.168' N, 85° 27.972' W
John Thompson Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.168' N, 85° 27.972' W
John Thompson Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.168' N, 85° 27.972' W
John Thompson Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.168' N, 85° 27.972' W
John Thompson Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.168' N, 85° 27.972' W
Lawrence W. Cox Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.275' N, 85° 27.697' W
John & Darlene Cox Family Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.275' N, 85° 27.696' W
John Thompson Memorial Reef9.5 mi22 ft29° 54.173' N, 85° 27.977' W
MB 2079.5 mi20 ft29° 54.368' N, 85° 27.439' W
MB 2079.5 mi20 ft29° 54.368' N, 85° 27.444' W
MB 2089.6 mi20 ft29° 54.461' N, 85° 27.183' W
MB 2089.6 mi20 ft29° 54.468' N, 85° 27.178' W
MB 222 Unnamed9.6 mi25 ft29° 54.145' N, 85° 28.183' W
LST Port St. Joe9.6 mi90 ft29° 40.422' N, 85° 30.631' W
Inshore Site #19.6 mi25 ft29° 54.953' N, 85° 24.373' W
Phinizy Reef9.7 mi25 ft29° 54.155' N, 85° 28.440' W
Inshore Site #19.7 mi25 ft29° 55.036' N, 85° 24.437' W
MB 2219.8 mi23 ft29° 54.364' N, 85° 28.106' W
MB 2219.8 mi23 ft29° 54.364' N, 85° 28.106' W
Mexico Beach CDC Reef9.8 mi22 ft29° 54.474' N, 85° 27.836' W
Mexico Beach CDC Reef9.8 mi20 ft29° 54.474' N, 85° 27.836' W
Mexico Beach CDC Reef9.8 mi21 ft29° 54.474' N, 85° 27.836' W
Unnamed9.8 mi20 ft29° 54.474' N, 85° 27.839' W
MB 2069.8 mi21 ft29° 54.558' N, 85° 27.596' W
MB 2069.8 mi20 ft29° 54.566' N, 85° 27.592' W
MB 2049.8 mi28 ft29° 54.659' N, 85° 27.330' W
Inshore Site #19.8 mi25 ft29° 55.121' N, 85° 24.503' W
MB 2049.8 mi28 ft29° 54.664' N, 85° 27.330' W
MB 220 Unnamed9.9 mi25 ft29° 54.416' N, 85° 28.320' W

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

Nearby

Marinas

Marina0.8 mi
Saint Joe Marina6.1 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Saint Joe Marina6.1 mi
Mexico Beach Marina12.2 mi

Other ramps nearby

T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - Boat Ramp and Kayak Access0.8 mi
Frank Pate Park at Port St. Joe6.3 mi
Highland View Public Boat Ramp6.6 mi
Ramps in Gulf County Ramps in Port Saint Joe

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

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