You'll find Commanders Landing on Choctawhatchee River in DeFuniak Springs. It's a public boat ramp. It's about 98 miles from Tallahassee, FL, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Morrison Springs Boat Ramp in DeFuniak Springs (2.6 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | DeFuniak Springs, FL |
| Water | Choctawhatchee River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around DeFuniak Springs: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Choctawhatchee River has 12 more public launches besides Commanders Landing. All launches on Choctawhatchee River
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Commanders Landing is in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Open the map link to see where Commanders Landing sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Choctawhatchee River.
Fees for Commanders Landing are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Paddlers can usually use Commanders Landing. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Morrison Springs Boat Ramp in DeFuniak Springs (2.6 miles), Jenkins Landing in Freeport (3 miles) and Billy Lee Landing in Bonifay (4.2 miles).
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