Blackwater River State Park Campground
Mary S.
Reviewed Oct. 24, 2018

Canoe, kayak or float near this small, quiet campground

This small, meticulously maintained campground has 30 full hook up sites split evenly between Magnolia Circle and Titi Circle. My only minor complaints are that the usable site space is all on gravel (very small pieces so it should still be comfortable for tents) and some sites are too close to each other. I prefer a grassy area (and some privacy) with my campsite, but the gravel is better for drainage when it rains. 

Beautiful Setting With Nearby Trails

There are a couple short trails and a swimming beach at Juniper Lake, but I can't get excited about swimming in an area that has alligator warning signs on the trail along a marshy area near the lake. The Florida Trail for long distance hikers is nearby. The Blackwater Heritage State Trail is a paved trail you can access near Milton for biking, skateboarding, etc. It's 8 miles and then there's a 1.5 mile Military Heritage Trail that continues to a Naval Air Station, but then you'll have to turn around and return the same way.

Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing

Blackwater River is a popular location for these activities. We passed a rental place that had lots of rental equipment.

Site Notes

  • See photos for site map as well as several site photos.

  • All sites are back in with gravel pads except for concrete on 5, 6 and 19.

  • All sites have a picnic table and fire ring on the gravel. There's green space/trees between most sites.

  • No separate tent pad but the gravel is small and should be ok for a tent if you have a sleeping pad.

  • Magnolia Circle: Sites 3 through 5 on Magnolia Circle back up to sites 16 and 17 on Titi Circle. That's a bit close for me, but no one was behind us. Sites 1/2 and 12/13 have no green space between them. I would avoid them unless you want to socialize with your neighbors.

  • Titi Circle: Just stay at 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27 or 29 on the outside of the circle of you want some privacy. The other sites are too close to neighbors for my comfort.

  • You're not allowed to tie anything to trees. That seems to rule out hammocks but there's a clothesline between 2 posts; I guess you could fit one hammock.

Amenities

  • Full hookup, i.e. electricity, water and sewer hookup, at all sites. Our site had 20, 30 and 50 amp outlets.

  • Super clean restrooms/showers are located between the two loops. Showers had good water pressure and hot water. Even the sinks had hot water.

  • Dump station

  • Instead of trash dumpsters, you're supposed to put your trash by your site post between 8 and 11 am. And there's a recycling barrel for aluminum on the way to the restroom.

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  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018
  • Review photo of Blackwater River State Park Campground by Mary S., October 24, 2018