Is there a public boat launch or marina on the Island?
A – There are no marinas on the Island. The St. George Island boat ramp is located on the northeast side of the St. George Island fishing bridge. This newly constructed ramp has become very popular and can accommodate various size boats. It offers parking for 13 cars and 14 boat/trailer combos. There are two natural, not paved or maintained ramps for boat access into the Apalachicola Bay located in the State Park. One ramp is located at the youth camp area and the other is 2.5 miles from the entrance. Both ramps can accommodate boats not much larger than 24′ in length with a shallow draft, depending on the current tide. A small fee is required. Apalachicola offers several public boat ramps that can accommodate any trailer-able boat. Battery Park is located at the foot of the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge on Bay Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets in downtown Apalachicola. The park offers several public boat ramps, a playground and a fishing pier. Another ramp is located on Market Street a
