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08/29/2026 UPDATE ON THE CINCO BAYOU WATER QUALITY: Tests completed by the Natural Resources Department of Okaloosa County on Thursday, August 20, 2026, indicate that the water quality at Cinco Bayou does not meet the recreational water quality criteria for Enterococcus bacteria recommended by the Florida Department of Health. DOH-Okaloosa advises against any water-related activities at this location due to an increased risk of illness in swimmers. Sampling conducted showed that the level of bacteria exceeds the level established by state guidelines. This advisory will continue until bacteria levels are below the accepted health level
/ Announcements / Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp Opening Friday Sept 4
Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp and new parking

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Opening Friday (Sept. 4) afternoon:

Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp and brand new parking area will be open in the afternoon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, ahead of the Labor Day weekend.

Please be mindful of the signs and trailer traffic pattern.

As always, be courteous to other boaters in and around the boat ramp.

Commercial activity like pontoon rentals is prohibited at all County boat ramps.

View a list of Okaloosa County-maintained boat ramps and parks at https://myokaloosa.com/fpm/parks/list

Boat Ramp Code Enforcement issues can be addressed by the Coastal Code Enforcement Officer at clmitchell@myokaloosa.com.

Learn more about waterway safety and commercial activity at https://myokaloosa.com/waterway-safety.

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