Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park – Niceville

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. -Open 8am to Dusk daily.
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. - Florida State Parks

• Boating
• Camping
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Hiking & Biking
• Fishing
• Boat Ramp
• Bird Watching
• Picnics