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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Rocky Bayou - Choctawhatchee Bay

Source: florida_fish_and_wildlife_conservation_commission Updated 1 year ago

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City: Niceville, FL
County: Okaloosa County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 30.50146000, -86.43742000
GH27+H2 Niceville, FL, USA
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Juniper Creek at State Highway 85 near Niceville, Fla. 6.2 mi away
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East Pass to Choctawhatchee Bay at Destin FL 8.7 mi away
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Shoal River near Crestview, Fla. 15.7 mi away
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About This Access Site
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park offers a convenient **double-lane boat ramp** providing direct access to Rocky Bayou, Choctawhatchee Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico. The facility includes ample parking for vehicles and trailers, making it well-suited for kayakers, canoeists, and larger boats. The park is located in Niceville along this scenic trailing arm of Choctawhatchee Bay, a popular destination for paddling and fishing.

The surrounding park features a beautiful natural landscape shaded by longleaf pines, some over 300 years old, set on the grounds of a former WWII military range. In addition to the boat ramp, the state park offers full camping facilities and day-use amenities for those looking to extend their visit. Rocky Bayou is ideal for recreational paddling and provides access to the broader Choctawhatchee Bay system for more adventurous boaters.