Blackwater River State Park

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Blackwater River State Park
FL Blackwater River SP pano01.jpg
Panoramic view of river in the park
Map showing the location of Blackwater River State Park
Map showing the location of Blackwater River State Park
LocationSanta Rosa County, Florida, USA
Nearest cityMilton, Florida
Coordinates30°42′25″N 86°52′41″W / 30.70694°N 86.87806°W / 30.70694; -86.87806Coordinates: 30°42′25″N 86°52′41″W / 30.70694°N 86.87806°W / 30.70694; -86.87806
Area590 acres
Established1967
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

Blackwater River State Park is a Florida State Park located fifteen miles northeast of Milton, near Harold, off U.S. 90. The address is 7720 Deaton Bridge Road.

History[]

A favorite destination for canoeists and kayakers, Blackwater River offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation. The river is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the nation, making this park a popular place for swimming, fishing, camping, and paddling. Shaded campsites are just a short walk from the river, and visitors can enjoy a picnic at a pavilion overlooking the river. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy strolling along trails through undisturbed natural communities. The park was certified a in 1980, for possessing exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of Florida. In 1982, an Atlantic white cedar there was recognized as a Florida Champion tree, one of the largest and oldest of its species.[1]

Recreational activities[]

The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, tubing, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. The main picnicking area has covered picnicking pavilions, restrooms, and a spacious parking lot. Bring your tubes and enjoy a leisurely float down the river to the Deaton Bridge. It is a short 1 mile hike back to the parking lot to retrieve your vehicle. Very kid friendly park with a variety of areas for swimming.

See also[]

  • Blackwater River State Forest

References[]

  1. ^ Blackwater River State Park article Archived July 8, 2006, at the Wayback Machine on the Florida State Park website

External links[]


Retrieved from ""