Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville boat launch
Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville
The Blue Dolphin Drive 48 Boat Ramp services the Gulf of Mexico. It provides access to the Gulf for recreational boaters, fishermen, and other water enthusiasts. The Gulf of Mexico offers a wide range of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, and snorkeling.
The body of water serviced by Blue Dolphin Drive 48 Boat Ramp is home to a variety of fish species, including redfish, speckled trout, snook, and tarpon. The ramp is designed to accommodate a variety of watercraft, including motorboats, jet skis, and kayaks.
The use of the boat ramp is subject to a fee, which is used to maintain and improve the facility. The ramp is open year-round and is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Overall, Blue Dolphin Drive 48 is a popular boat ramp that provides easy access to the Gulf of Mexico for recreational boaters and fishermen.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Wakulla River Near Crawfordville | 410 cfs | → |
| Lost Creek At Arran Fla | 3 cfs | → |
| Sopchoppy River Nr Sopchoppy | 2 cfs | → |
| St. Marks River Near Newport | 442 cfs | → |
| Ochlockonee River Nr Smith Creek | 813 cfs | → |
| Wacissa River Nr Wacissa Fla | 242 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
River runs
- Forest Service Property Bounday To St. Marks Wildlife Refuge Boundary
- Tirce Creek Bridge (Monkey Creek) To Forest Service Property Boundary In Sec 13
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness (Northern Boundary) To Bradwell Bay Wilderness Boundary At Trice Bridge On Fr 329
- Headwaters To Concrete Bridge (Burnt Bridge) On Fh 13 (Where River Enters Bradwell Ray Wilderness)
- Segment D--Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness (Southern) Wilderness Boundary To Northern Boundary Of Town Of Carrabelle (Rm 4)
- 2 Miles Below Dam On Lake Talquin To Ochlockonee Bay
Nearby fishing
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Blue Dolphin Drive 48, Crawfordville
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
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