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West Hathaway Bridge Wayside Park offers a convenient boat ramp access to St. Andrew Bay's Upper Grand Lagoon area in Panama City Beach. The facility features a single unpaved boat ramp with limited parking (approximately 10 spaces), making it best suited for smaller vessels and paddlers. This is a government-owned, public-access site with no fees for launching.
Paddlers and boaters should note the site's modest capacity and come early during peak seasons. The ramp provides direct access to St. Andrew Bay and North Bay, which connect to the broader Atlantic coastal waters. This saltwater environment is ideal for kayakers and canoeists seeking bay and nearshore paddling opportunities in the Panama City area. No check-in with a marina office is required, and the site operates as a standalone facility.