

Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective Dec. 31, 2024: The restrooms and rinse showers on the east side of our day-use area at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park are temporarily closed due to maintenance.
Campground Construction Project
Effective July 21, 2024: The campground at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park will be temporarily closed for a construction project.
Hours
8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Fees
$5 per vehicle
Location
4281 State Road 20
Niceville FL 32578
Contact Info
Welcome to Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
A former WWII gunnery and bombing practice range has been transformed into a stunning natural landscape shaded by longleaf pines, some over 300 years old.

This beautiful park’s centerpiece is Rocky Bayou, the trailing arm of Choctawhatchee Bay, popular for boating and fishing. A prime spot for saltwater fishing, visitors also enjoy hiking, biking, canoeing and observing the park’s diverse wildlife communities.
End your day in this relaxing refuge with a stunning Panhandle sunset.
Annual special events include Pioneer Day in November and Estuary Day in May. Other events and ranger programs are available.
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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park Photo Gallery





