Dead River Landing

Dead River Landing is a well-developed county park offering improved boat access to the Choctawhatchee River in Walton County, Florida. The facility features an improved boat ramp, floating dock platform, boardwalk, and several amenities including two pavilions, seven RV sites, and portable toilets. To reach the landing, take SR 79 west on CR 284 (Millers Ferry Road), then continue west on Choctaw Road to the end, or access via Dead River Road approximately 2.3 miles east of Highway 81.

The Choctawhatchee River at this location is a major river system (142.6 miles total length) with substantial flow averaging 7,754 cubic feet per second and relatively gentle slopes of 1.1 feet per mile. The river offers paddlers and boaters a stable water body suitable for various craft. Nearby Seven Runs Creek, a shallow 2.3-mile creek, provides an attractive side-trip option for kayakers and canoeists seeking more intimate paddling. This landing serves as a popular access point for both recreation and hunting, making it a well-established hub along the river.