Ira Hutchinson Park and Public Boat Ramp
Stand-alone ramp on Deer Point Lake in Panama City, Bay County
- Fee
- Free (no launch fee listed)
- Lanes
- 2 launch lanes (2 single ramps)
- Hours
- Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”)
- Trailer parking
- 20 spaces
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets (not listed as accessible)
Check fees, hours and status with Bay County before you go.
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How this is rated
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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 | 2 launch lanes (2 single ramps) |
| Hours | Daylight hours (FWC: “Daytime Use Only”) |
| Trailer parking | 20 spaces |
| Car-only parking | 20 spaces |
| Restrooms | Flush toilets (not listed as accessible) |
| Accessibility | Not listed by FWC |
| Ramp surface | Concrete · Good to Excellent |
| Parking surface | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete · Good |
| Docks | Fixed and Floating Dock |
| Other amenities | Picnic |
| Water | Freshwater · Lake or Pond |
| Water body | Deer Point Lake |
| Managed by | Bay County |
| Address | 4405 Highway 2321, Panama City, FL 32404 |
| County | Bay County |
| Coordinates | 30.26666, -85.60325 |
| FWC ramp ID | BY00546FU |
On the water
Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.
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