Tucked on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Grande, Navy Point Public Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Escambia County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Escambia
- City
- Pensacola
- Waterbody
- Pensacola Bay - Bayou Grande
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 48
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Escambia County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: Sunset Avenue and SE Syrcle Drive, Pensacola, FL, 32507 · Coordinates: 30.380779, -87.282117
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
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 Pensacola, about 5 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Pensacola Bay - Bayou Grande
Heading out from Navy Point Public Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.