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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
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Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp Closure

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08/14/2026 12:00 am

Advisory:

As part of the ongoing improvements to the Cinco Bayou Boat Ramp area, the entire boat ramp will be closed beginning Friday evening, Aug. 14, 2026, through Monday morning, Aug. 17 at sunrise.

We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. Completion of the new parking lot area is expected in the coming weeks.

Other boat ramp locations include:

  • Water Street Boat Ramp – 99 Water Street, Fort Walton Beach
  • Liza Jackson Park Boat Ramp – 338 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548
  • Marler Park Boat Ramp – 1275 Santa Rosa Blvd, Okaloosa Island, FL 32548
  • Meigs Park Boat Ramp – 45 Meigs Dr, Shalimar, FL 32579
  • Walkedge Boat Ramp – 201 Walkedge Dr SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
  • Ricky Street Boat Ramp – Corner of Harris Road and Rickey Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Cinco Bayou Improvements include:

  • A new bathroom
  • 16-18 parking spaces for boat trailers
  • Improved access to the boat ramp
  • Landscaping
  • Future dock improvements planned
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