Ready to explore the rivers and bayous of northwest Florida? Northwest Florida has an abundance of areas to launch kayaks. Florida’s diverse landscape has many rivers, bayous and beaches to explore. We are here to help you discover some of the many kayak locations northwest Florida has to offer.
Bays & Bayous in Northwest Florida
(Click on the markers below or follow the links below the map)
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- Big Sabine Bay – Pensacola Beach
- Big Lagoon State Park – SW Pensacola / Perdido area – This state park located just outside of Pensacola has a nice kayak launch. This is a favorite. You’ll see many birds in this area. The park also rents kayaks.
- Johnson Beach – Perdido Key
- Galvez Landing – Perdido Key
- River Road Kayak Launch – Perdido Key
- Simpson River – NE Pensacola / Pace
- Swamphouse Marina – NE Pensacola (Escambia River)
- Bayview Park – SE Pensacola – Located on Bayou Texar
- Bayou Texar – SE Pensacola – Located on Bayou Texar – Public boat launch
- 17th Avenue Boat Launch – SE Pensacola – Pensacola Bay/Bayou Texar
- Linear Park – SW Pensacola – Bayou Grande
- Navy Point – SW Pensacola – Bayou Grande
- Gibb’s Point – SW Pensacola – Bayou Grande
- Dickson Park – SW Pensacola – Bayou Grande
- Big Lagoon State Park – SW Pensacola / Perdido
- Thompson Bayou at UWF – NE Pensacola
- Woodland Park – Gulf Breeze
- Shoreline Park – Gulf Breeze
- Deadman’s Island – Gulf Breeze
- Misty Water Park – Mary Esther
Rivers in Northwest Florida
We all know Florida for it’s fantastic beaches. Yet the beaches are not the only access to water in the Sunshine State. Northwest Florida has many rivers such as Blackwater River, Juniper Creek, Cold Water Creek, Perdido River, and Yellow River.
Perdido River Kayak Launching areas
- Fillingim Landing
- The Pipes
- Ruby’s Fish Camp – Florida/Alabama Line – Perdido River
- Perdido River Map – [external PDF]
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Blackwater River Kayak Launch
- Deaton Bridge Road / Blackwater River State Park (East of Milton/Pensacola)
- Bryant Bridge Road
- Blackwater River [external map]
- Carpenter Park
- Oyster Pile Boat Launch
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Other River Maps
- Coldwater Creek [external map]
- Econfina Creek Canoe Trail [external map - Panama city Area]
- Shoal River [external map - Crestview area]
- Juniper Creek [external map - Milton area]
Northwest Florida Kayaking Articles:
- Blackwater River Family Kayak Trip
- A Cooler Side To Your Florida Vacation
- Becks Fish Camp and Wildlife Refuge
- Exploring Holmes Creek
- Explore Florida’s Blackwater River State Park, Forest and Recreation Areas
Great article. There is an abundance of rivers in the panhandle and all of northwest florida. The awesome beaches here often seem to override the natural beauty just north of the coast. Definitely worth the effort to venture north and enjoy..
Thanks Kevin! There are so many beautiful areas to explore in northwest Florida.