Florida River Island Recreation Area
Stand-alone ramp on Apalachicola River - Florida River in Bristol, Liberty County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 1 launch lane (1 single ramp)
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
- Trailer parking
- 10 spaces, 1 accessible
- Restrooms
- Composting toilets
Check fees, hours and status with Northwest Florida Water Management District before you go.
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How this is rated
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A guide, not advice. Check official forecasts and conditions before launching.
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For your boat
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All FWC facts
| Status | Open |
|---|---|
| Ramp type | Stand-alone ramp |
| Access | Government Owned for General Public Use |
| Fee | Free (no launch fee listed) |
| Launch lanes | 1 launch lane (1 single ramp) |
| Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Trailer parking | 10 spaces, 1 accessible |
| Car-only parking | 20 spaces |
| Restrooms | Composting toilets |
| Accessibility | Low Level of Accessibility |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good |
| Docks | No dock |
| Other amenities | Grill, Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · River or Stream |
| Water body | Apalachicola River - Florida River |
| Managed by | Northwest Florida Water Management District |
| Address | 4750 SW Forest Road 188, Bristol, FL 32321 |
| County | Liberty County |
| Coordinates | 30.18413, -85.08619 |
| FWC ramp ID | LI10016RS |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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