Crooked Creek Boat Ramp sits on Crooked Creek (bay County) and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in BAY County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 2 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.

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At a glance

County
BAY
City
Panama City Beach
Waterbody
Crooked Creek (bay County)
Water type
Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type
Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes
2
Ramp surface
Sand,Sand
Dock
Launch docks - floating
Parking surface
Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Trailer parking
5
Restroom
No Toilet
Fee required
No
Managed by
Bay County
Status
Open for Business
Hours
24 Hours

Address: County Road 388, Panama City Beach, FL, 32413  ·  Coordinates: 30.315354, -85.813638

Where it is

Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.

What to know before you launch

  • Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
  • Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
  • There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
  • Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Panama City Beach, about 8 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

High tide
12:19 PM
0.874 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
7:52 PM
0.453 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Boater discussion

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Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8729210. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.