Boat Ramp
Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
OKALOOSA County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Managed by
- United States Air Force - Eglin AFB
- Coordinates
- 30.69536, -86.47162
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock. See our full disclaimer.
Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) is a public boat ramp in OKALOOSA County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)
Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) is a public boat ramp in Okaloosa County, Florida. It is managed by United States Air Force - Eglin AFB. 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. Check locally whether a launch fee applies. Confirm current hours locally before arriving.
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 Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
Check locally whether a launch fee applies.
What are the hours?
Confirm current hours locally.
Who manages Eglin AFB - JR Walton Pond Canoe Launch (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
It is managed by United States Air Force - Eglin AFB.