East Bay River facts for kids
Quick facts for kids East Bay River |
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The East Bay River (here listed as El Rio Jordan, or the River Jordan) on a 1700s Spanish map of the area
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| Other name(s) | The River Jordan, Chester River |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida |
| Region | Santa Rosa County/Okaloosa County |
| Municipality | Navarre, Mary Esther, Valparaiso |
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| Main source | Hurlburt Field, Mary Esther, Florida, United States of America 31 ft (9.4 m) |
| River mouth | East Bay, Navarre, Florida, United States of America 0 ft (0 m) |
| Length | 15 mi (24 km) |
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The East Bay River is a cool river in Florida. It's also known as the East River. Long ago, people called it The River Jordan or the Chester River. This river is about 15 miles (24 km) long. It flows through Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties.
Where is the East Bay River?
The East Bay River starts near Hurlburt Field. This is a military base in Mary Esther, Florida. The river then flows from east to west. It ends by emptying into the eastern part of East Bay. This area is close to the towns of Holley and Navarre. The river also forms part of the southern edge of Eglin Air Force Base.
What are its features?
The East Bay River has an average water flow of 40 cubic feet per second. This means a lot of water moves through it every second! Many smaller streams, called tributaries, flow into the East Bay River. Some of these are named Arachno Creek, Alligator Creek, and Panther Creek. There are also many other unnamed creeks that join the river.
Boating and Nature
If you want to explore the river, there's a public boat launch ramp. You can find it along State Road 87 in Holley. This spot is near where the river flows into Pensacola Bay. The river is a great place to see local wildlife and enjoy nature.
