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Boating on the Forgotten Coast
Franklin County is a boater’s heaven with hundreds of miles of freshwater creeks, sloughs and rivers that empty into nutrient-rich bays and out to the Gulf of Mexico.
Getting out on the water is the easy part here – Franklin County, Florida features more than 40 boat ramps and primitive paddling launches stretching from Alligator Point to Apalachicola. Bring your boat and tie up at one of the area’s 10 commercial marinas. Some can even accommodate you and your boat.
No boat? No problem! You can rent a boat from boat rental operations or charter a trip from one of the many experienced guides in the area.
Boat Rental Companies
Pirates Cove Pontoon Rentals
Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St. George Island
Pick a destination, pack a cooler and take the helm with Pirates Cove Pontoon Rentals. Their comfortable pontoons put Apalachicola Bay and the Apalachicola River within reach for a day…
The Jetski Hut
St. George Island
Add a little speed to your St. George Island beach day at The Jetski Hut. Located right on the sand beside the Blue Parrot, this seasonal rental spot makes it…
Adventure Coast Boat Rentals
Eastpoint
Adventure Coast Boat Rentals offers pontoon and center console boat rentals for exploring Apalachicola Bay and the surrounding waters. Visitors can spend the day fishing, sightseeing, watching for dolphins or…
Marinas
Water Street Hotel & Marina
Apalachicola
Located only four blocks from the center of Apalachicola, the Water Street Hotel and Marina is a unique 30 suite hotel and 20 slip marina in an Old Florida setting…
The Moorings
Carrabelle
Marina, hotel, condos, fuel, wet slips & dry storage. Ask about our RV sites coming Soon. In many years of operation, The Moorings of Carrabelle has established an unmatched reputation.…
Battery Park Marina
Apalachicola
Located beneath the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge in Apalachicola, Battery Park Marina offers convenient boating access to the Apalachicola River and Apalachicola Bay. The waterfront facility features a six-lane public…
Alligator Point Marina
Alligator Point
Alligator Point Marina serves boaters exploring the waters of eastern Franklin County. The marina offers wet slips, dry storage, floating docks, a ship store and other convenient amenities for a…
The Point Marina & Outfitters
Eastpoint
From bait and tackle to getting out on the bay, The Point Marina & Outfitters brings the essentials for a day on the water together in Eastpoint. Pick up fishing…
Carrabelle Marina
Carrabelle
Carrabelle Marina is a full-service boat storage and marina facility offering wet slips, enclosed and open dry storage, outdoor racks and convenient boat launching services. Dry storage includes boat launching,…
Scipio Creek Marina
Apalachicola
More than a place to dock, Scipio Creek Marina brings boating, dining and waterfront stays together on Scipio Creek in Apalachicola. Boaters have access to dry and rack storage, wet…
Dockside Marina
Carrabelle
For boaters who need more than dockage, Dockside Marina combines marina services with a working boatyard on Timber Island in Carrabelle. The facility offers wet slips and dry boat storage,…
C-Quarters Marina
Carrabelle
C-Quarters Marina is a full-service marina on the Carrabelle River serving boaters, anglers and visiting cruisers. The marina offers boat slips, diesel and non-ethanol fuel, pump-out service, fish cleaning facilities,…
Pirates Cove Carrabelle
Carrabelle
A quick stop at Pirate’s Cove Carrabelle can get boaters fueled, stocked and back on the water. Located on the Carrabelle River at Timber Island, the 230-foot fuel dock offers…
Apalachicola Boat Slips and Ramp
Apalachicola
Apalachicola Boat Slips and Ramp offers convenient waterfront access just a short walk from downtown Apalachicola. Boaters can take advantage of overnight and long-term slips, a boat ramp, power, pump-out…
Carrabelle Boat Club
Carrabelle
Carrabelle Boat Club is a full-service marina and boat storage facility on the Carrabelle River, offering convenient access to inshore and offshore fishing in the Gulf. Boaters can choose from…
Lanark by the Sea Boat Club
Carrabelle
Part marina, part neighborhood gathering place, Lanark by the Sea Boat Club has deep roots in the Lanark Village community. The nonprofit club provides access to the waters of St.…
Boat Ramps
Indian Creek Park
Eastpoint
Enjoy easy access to the water at Indian Creek Park, a waterfront park in Eastpoint along Indian Creek and East Bay. Two public boat ramps provide a convenient launch for…
Ochlocknee Bay Boat Ramp
Alligator Point
Located at the southwest end of the Ochlockonee Bay Bridge. Due to tidal fluctuations and shallowness of the water, this ramp is recommended for kayaks and small boats, not big…
Scipio Creek Boat Basin
Apalachicola
Known locally as the Mill Pond, Scipio Creek Boat Basin has been part of Apalachicola’s working waterfront for generations. Once the site of a sawmill where timber floated downriver for…
Timber Island Boat Ramp
Carrabelle
Timber Island Boat Ramp offers a straightforward launch point for getting onto the Carrabelle River. The county-owned public facility features a single paved ramp for trailered boats and hand-launched vessels,…
Abercrombie Boat Ramp
Apalachicola
Located at the end of Bluff Road in Apalachicola, the Abercrombie Public Boat Ramp provides access to the Apalachicola River for boating and fishing. Visitors can also enjoy fishing from…
Battery Park
Apalachicola
Located beneath the John Gorrie Bridge at the entrance to Apalachicola, Battery Park is not only a greatly frequented boat ramp but also the site of the annual Florida Seafood…
4th Street Boat Ramp
Carrabelle
Located along Highway 98 in downtown Carrabelle, the 4th Street Boat Ramp offers convenient water access near Veterans Park and C-Quarters Marina. The site features a single paved boat ramp…
Seafood Landing Park
Apalachicola
Located just west of Apalachicola at the Franklin County Maritime Heritage Museum, this waterfront park offers public access to Apalachicola Bay. Amenities include a boat launch, kayak launch, scenic boardwalk,…
Patton Drive Public Boat Ramp
Eastpoint
Launch straight into the waters of Apalachicola Bay from Patton Drive Public Boat Ramp in Eastpoint. With convenient parking and a picnic pavilion overlooking the bay, the ramp offers a…
Marine Street Boat Ramp
Carrabelle
The Marine Street Boat Ramp is located in Carrabelle just off of Highway 98 on Marine Street. There is plenty of parking for trucks with boat trailers, a fish cleaning…
St. George Island Boat Ramp
St. George Island
Get your boat in the water and start exploring Apalachicola Bay from the St. George Island Boat Ramp. Located near the St. George Island fishing bridge, this public concrete ramp…