Fort Walton Beach City Dock in Choctawhatchee Bay

Located at along scenic Brooks Street SE, the Fort Walton Beach City Dock is a historic and welcoming waterfront access point in the heart of Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Overlooking the tranquil waters of the Choctawhatchee Bay with easy access to the Gulf of Mexico, the City Dock stands on land rich in history—from its early settlement by the Fort Walton Culture to its strategic use as a Confederate outpost during the Civil War.

Open daily from sunrise to sunset, the dock offers transient dockage for a variety of recreational vessels, including center consoles, pontoon boats, and small cruisers by brands like Sea Ray, Yamaha, and Bayliner. Boaters enjoy convenient amenities such as water and electric hookups, clean restrooms, and nearby parking, making it a favored stop for families, fishing groups, and coastal cruisers.

Just steps away, visitors can dine at waterfront favorites like The Boardroom Pub and Grub or enjoy casual eats at Burrito del Sol. The dock is a popular launch site for fishing charters, kayaking, paddleboarding, and jet skiing. Throughout the year, it serves as a hub for seasonal festivals, family reunions, and community events, offering a true taste of Fort Walton’s relaxed, coastal lifestyle.

Open to public

Yes

Operating season

Year-round

Payment option

Credit, Debit

Amenities

Restrooms
Dockside Water Hookup
Dockside Power Hookup
Transient Dockage
Boat Slips / Docks

Services

Fuel Dock
Pump-out Station
Storage
Repair
Haul-Out Service
In-Water Boat Repair
Launch Assist
Fish Cleaning Station

Fuel

Navigation

Depth (low water):9
Tide:High Tide
Current:Weak

Notes

Pass NE of red marker R6 toward docks. Watch out for sand bar running west of R8. Dock lies behind and just west of marker R6. Outer slips are 6.5-8 feet, less in the inner slips. Some inner slips are reported to have barely 4 feet at low tide. Sustained North winds can draw down waterlevel 1 to 2 feet below MLLW

Dockage

Average price per day:-
Total:6
Type:Floating
LOA Max:100
Dockage depth:9
Accessibility:Disability Access

Notes

100 feet of face dock, three 45 foot long by 20 foot wide slips, and two 35 foot slips. Only the T-head and the first slip on western side have 5 feet or more water.Most of the face dock is reserved for the pump out station, which actually works and is frequently used by the locals.There is no help with dockage unless other boaters are there. No charges for overnight stay. Only one night unless additional permission obtained (apparently not often given). Sometimes one night ignored when not crowded but not officially.Note: You must call the Police Department (number is posted) and let them know you are there. Do that as soon as you are tied off. They are wonderful about wanting you to enjoy your free stay as long as you follow the rules. The police will patrol while you are there so it is fine to leave the boat and go into town. It is still important to lock your boat.