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St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch

Port St. Joe, FL · St. Joseph Bay · saltwater
✓ FWC-listed public ramp

Protected preserve access with excellent wildlife viewing and fishing. Natural setting with pristine water quality. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 52 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on St. Joseph Bay (saltwater). Visitors will find restrooms and picnic area at this location.

Lanes
1
Fee
$6
Trailer parking
52
Hours
8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year

Facilities

RestroomsPicnic Area
Get directions

8899 Cape San Blas Road, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 · GPS: 29.76427, -85.40283

Frequently Asked Questions

How many launch lanes does St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch have?

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch has 1 launch lane.

Is there trailer parking at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch?

Yes — there are approximately 52 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch.

What water does St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch access?

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch provides saltwater access to St. Joseph Bay.

What facilities are available at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch?

Facilities at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch include: restrooms, picnic area.

What is the tide at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch today?

Tide predictions for St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch come from the NOAA station at Apalachicola, about 25 miles from the ramp. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times and heights, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch located?

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Launch is located at 8899 Cape San Blas Road, Port Saint Joe, FL 32456 in Gulf County, Florida.

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Tides — Apalachicola ET

Thu, Aug 27
5:30 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
10:04 AMLow · 1.3 ft
3:34 PMHigh · 2.0 ft
11:11 PMLow · 0.3 ft
Fri, Aug 28
5:35 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
10:44 AMLow · 1.2 ft
4:20 PMHigh · 2.0 ft
11:36 PMLow · 0.5 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Apalachicola, about 25 mi from this ramp. Times are Eastern Time (ET) — the zone at the station. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

Conditions — Panhandle

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

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Fuel Nearby

Exxon ↗6.8 mi
⚠ Fuel is sparse near this ramp — the closest station is 5 mi away. Top off before you head in.
Road fuel for tow vehicles — hours and diesel noted where known. Station data © OpenStreetMap contributors.