If you're launching on Apalachicola Bay, Battery Park Boat Ramp is a solid saltwater option in Franklin County. It's well-placed for boaters who want to spend their time fishing rather than trailering across the county. With 6 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
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At a glance
- County
- Franklin
- City
- Apalachicola
- Waterbody
- Apalachicola Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Boat Ramp Within Marina
- Launch lanes
- 6
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Launch Dock
- Parking surface
- Mix of Paved and Not Paved
- Trailer parking
- 36
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Apalachicola
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 1 Bay Avenue, Apalachicola, FL, 32320 · Coordinates: 29.723678, -84.981729
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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.
On-water restrictions nearby
- boating safety Apalachicola River Boating Restricted Area (within 93 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
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.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Apalachicola, about 0 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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