Baldwin County’s Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp Reopens

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Bay Watch Public Boat Ramp in Baldwin County. The facility was temporarily closed for parking area upgrades in May 2025. The ramp is located adjacent to the Highway 98 bridge at the mouth of Fish River. During the closure, the gravel parking area was paved, and parking was marked for 36 vehicles with trailers and six single vehicles. Americans with Disabilities Act parking—one spot for a single vehicle and two spots for vehicles with trailers—was also created. Boat tiedown areas are available, and new lighting will be installed soon. The project was implemented by ADCNR with GOMESA (Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act) funds.