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Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch

SANTA ROSA County, Florida

At a glance

Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Access
Government Owned For General Public Use
Surface
Wooden Slide Or Sand Beach
Dock
No Docks
Fee required
No
Hours
Daylight Hours
Managed by
Northwest Florida Water Management District
Coordinates
30.57899, -87.18207

Before you go

This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.

Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in SANTA ROSA County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.

About Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch

Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch is a public boat ramp in Santa Rosa County, Florida. It is managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District. It is listed as a hand launch only.

It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are daylight hours.

This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fee to launch at Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch?

No launch fee is required.

What are the hours?

Posted hours are daylight hours.

Who manages Simpson River Fishing Pier and Canoe Launch?

It is managed by Northwest Florida Water Management District.