Mahogany Mill Public Boat Ramp anchors saltwater access on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Chico in Escambia County. It's a reliable jumping-off point whether you're wetting a line, running the flats, or simply logging a lazy afternoon on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Chico. With 5 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
Escambia
City
Pensacola
Waterbody
Pensacola Bay - Bayou Chico
Water type
Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type
Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes
5
Ramp surface
Concrete
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Parking surface
Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking
46
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Managed by
Escambia County
Status
Open for Business
Hours
24 Hours

Address: 1251 Mahogany Mill Road, Pensacola, FL, 32507  ·  Coordinates: 30.399764, -87.247275

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.
  • Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
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Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Pensacola, about 2 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide
12:05 AM
0.063 ft (MLLW)
High tide
2:11 PM
1.242 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
11:57 PM
0.234 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8729840. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.