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Choctaw Beach Park
4.5★ · 167 Google ratings · Freeport, Alabama
✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Walk
450 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
1 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
50 ft from the water to the back
Water quality
Poor · 83% of 6 over the limit · 2024
Map of Choctaw Beach Park

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Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 15 visitors · 2016–2026
Peaceful stop if passing through
Located just off FL-20 with free parking, it serves as a quick break spot between destinations.
Visit for sunrise or sunset
Reviewers consistently report stunning bay views and wildlife sightings during early morning and evening hours.
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2016–2026
Boat ramp for small vessels only
The shallow ramp works best for boats under 26 feet and requires calm wind conditions to launch safely.
Check water level before beach access
Shore access via the steps is only possible when water levels are low.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
87°F · clear
Water
88°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.5 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
2 mph from the S
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:18 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 12:05 | High tide | ↑ |
Last updated Aug 25, 5:30 PM.
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📍 12481 FL-20 W, Freeport, FL 32439
🌊 Water 450 yd away, about 5 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Choctaw Beach Park?
The listed location sits on the shoreline itself, so there is no walk to speak of once you are out of the car.
Does Choctaw Beach Park have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.