From the FWC boat ramp inventory, read Oct 26, 2026. FWC does not date its fee entries.
Key Facts
- Launch fee
- No fee published, call first
- Fee collected by
- Not listed
- Parking fee
- No fee published, call first
- Hours
- Not listed
- Lanes
- Not listed
- Type
- Hand launch only
- Water body
- Indigo Pond
- Address
- Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
- Owner
- United States Air Force - Eglin AFB
- Status
- Listed as Open for Business by FWC. Not confirmed by phone
- Phone
- (850) 882-4165
- Coordinates
- 30.69747, -86.33163
What The Owner Says
- Eglin's iSportsman Outdoor Recreation Permits page lists the Recreation / Fishing Permit at $5.00 daily or $30.00 annual for residents and non-residents. Senior permits are $10.00 and disabled permits are $1.00.
- The page says the permit covers general recreation including canoeing and kayaking, and lists no separate launch or paddle fee. It does not cover hunting, camping or Gulf beach access.
- Anyone 16 or older entering the reservation needs a current permit, and buying one requires an iSportsman account and an approved background check (usually up to 72 hours, per the office page). Access to these launches is restricted.
- The permit page gives no last-updated date. The home page says daily online check-in and check-out for certain areas begins October 1, 2026.
Fee Breakdown From The Owner
- Daily fee
- $5
- Annual pass
- $30
Basis: per permit. Amounts come from the owner page cited above. Not confirmed by phone.
What Did You Pay Here?
Questions
What does the owner say it costs to launch at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
The page says the permit covers general recreation including canoeing and kayaking, and lists no separate launch or paddle fee. It does not cover hunting, camping or Gulf beach access. Anyone 16 or older entering the reservation needs a current permit, and buying one requires an iSportsman account and an approved background check (usually up to 72 hours, per the office page). Access to these launches is restricted. We have not confirmed this by phone.
How much does it cost to launch at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
No fee published, call first. The inventory does not date its fee entries and we have not confirmed this by phone, so call the owner before you go.
Is Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) open?
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission inventory lists it as Open for Business. The inventory was derived from a 2009 dataset and individual entries carry no check date, so confirm hours and closures with the owner.
Is there an annual pass at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
Eglin's iSportsman Outdoor Recreation Permits page lists the Recreation / Fishing Permit at $5.00 daily or $30.00 annual for residents and non-residents. Senior permits are $10.00 and disabled permits are $1.00. Source: Eglin AFB iSportsman: Outdoor Recreation Permits. We have not confirmed this by phone.
Do residents pay less at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
Eglin's iSportsman Outdoor Recreation Permits page lists the Recreation / Fishing Permit at $5.00 daily or $30.00 annual for residents and non-residents. Senior permits are $10.00 and disabled permits are $1.00. Source: Eglin AFB iSportsman: Outdoor Recreation Permits. We have not confirmed this by phone.
Do kayaks and canoes pay to launch at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
The page says the permit covers general recreation including canoeing and kayaking, and lists no separate launch or paddle fee. It does not cover hunting, camping or Gulf beach access. Source: Eglin AFB iSportsman: Outdoor Recreation Permits. We have not confirmed this by phone.
Who runs Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
The FWC inventory lists the owner as United States Air Force - Eglin AFB. Phone: (850) 882-4165. Call before you go to confirm the fee, hours and any closures.
Can I launch a kayak at Eglin AFB - Indigo Pond Canoe Access (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)?
The FWC inventory lists this as a hand launch only, which means no trailered boats. We have not confirmed kayak or canoe rules by phone.
More like this: Kayak And Hand Launch Sites In Walton County.
Also see all boat ramps in Defuniak Springs.
Sources
- FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, record WL00005AA
- Eglin AFB iSportsman: Outdoor Recreation Permits
- Eglin AFB iSportsman: Home
- Owner or operator website (listed by FWC)
Basics on this page come from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC-FWRI) boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation. "Verified by phone" appears only after we confirm with the owner. How we verify.
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