Blackwater River State Park - Florida State Parks
Welcome to Blackwater River State Park. Float under the pines on a pristine river and timeless shifting sands. Blackwater River boasts an incredible array of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, many centered around the park’s namesake waterway.
The Blackwater River - Florida State Parks
The Blackwater River is unmodified by dams and reservoirs. Winding through rural areas and conservation land, the river is considered one of the cleanest rivers in the nation. This wild and natural river draws attention from scientists studying …
Blackwater River Trips - Florida State Parks
Take advantage of the 30 beautiful sand beaches that span the river, allowing time to sunbathe, swim and picnic. Blackwater Canoe will transport you upstream to the launch point and the trip will end back at your car at Blackwater River State Park.
Camping at Blackwater River - Florida State Parks
Camping at Blackwater River State Park is a sensory experience allowing visitors a new perspective on the park. An extended stay in the park also affords more opportunities to view park wildlife.
Experiences & Amenities - Florida State Parks
The cool, clear waters and sandy white beaches of the Blackwater River attract tubers from far and wide to the designated Florida canoe trail. The last two miles of the trail are located within the park.
Blackwater Heritage State Trail - Florida State Parks
Blackwater Heritage State Trail, the westernmost state rail-trail, winds through the historic town of Milton and extends 8.1 miles north to join the U.S. Navy's 1.5-mile Military Heritage Trail, which ends at the Naval Air Station Whiting Field.
Welcome to Blackwater River State Park. The Blackwater River, one of the most pristine rivers in the nation, provides the perfect setting for this 590-acre park. The Blackwater’s sandy bottom, white beaches and large sandbars are a sharp contrast to the dark tannic water that gives the river its name. Designated a Florida Canoe Trail,
The swiftly flowing Blackwater River, with clear tea-dark waters that curve around brilliant white sandbars, provides one of the finest paddling experiences in the state. The wild and natural river with its unusual shifting sandy bottom is a designated Florida Paddling Trail, protected by the state forest that surrounds it. Swim, paddle. or . tube
Hours & Fees - Florida State Parks
$2 for active Florida National Guard members. $2 economically disadvantaged admission for holders of an active Florida EBT card. $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
also describes how one can paddle the river and hike back to your vehicle via the Florida National Scenic Trail, which runs parallel to the river. • Hike the Blackwater River State Park (8) nature trails. These follow along the Blackwater River and traverse undisturbed longleaf pine forests. Directions: From