Hurricane Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest, Florida - Camping & Campgrounds

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The Hurricane Lake South Campground is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campground is located on the south side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and has the following facilities: primitive campsites, nearby water faucets (potable), dump station, restrooms, and boat ramp. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study and photography.

Description

Natural Features

Blackwater River State Forest is the largest state forest in Florida, with over 210,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and streams that has outstanding forest and water resources. It is named for the Blackwater River, which begins in neighboring Conecuh County, Alabama, and meanders southwestward through the forest. With the adjacent federal landholdings of Conecuh National Forest, to the north, and Eglin Air Force Base, to the south, this area is the largest contiguous ecological community of the longleaf pine - wiregrass ecosystem in the world. For further information about Blackwater River State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation

Blackwater River State Forest has campgrounds, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, camping, canoeing, nature study, birding, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking. This forest is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the many activities in the Blackwater River State Forest. For further information about the recreational opportunities at Blackwater River State Forest, please Click Here.

Facilities

This recreation area has a boat ramp connected to a 318 acre fishing lake.

Nearby Attractions

Blackwater Canoe Rental, Bob's Canoes, Adventures Unlimited,
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Air Force
Armament Museum, Okaloosa Island Pier, National Naval Aviation Museum,
Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach, Gulf of Mexico

Activities and Amenities

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude)

30.93807, -86.75266

30°56'17.04"N, 86°45'9.57"W

From Interstate 10 take Exit 22. Turn north on Avalon Boulevard and travel to Highway 90. Turn right at Highway 90 and travel to Highway 87 also called Stewart Street at the Burger King restaurant. Turn left. Travel .8 miles to the Milton High School. Turn to the right onto Highway 191 also called Munson Highway. Continue 19.5 miles until you reach Highway 4. Turn to the right onto Highway 4 and travel 2.7 miles to a Hurricane Lake sign and turn to the left. Continue north on this road 5.6 miles until you see the South Hurricane Lake sign. Turn right and follow Kennedy Bridge Road 2.4 miles to the entrance road of the campground.
For campground location using the internet type: South Hurricane Lake Entrance Road Baker, Fl 32531.

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Additional Information

No swimming at Hurricane lake. There are alligators present in the lake. Hurricane South Recreation Area has primitive campsites only. Restrooms are available but do not have showers. South Hurricane and its vicinity is in a non-hunting zone. During the main hunting season from Thanksgiving to mid February, it is recommended to wear fluorescent orange when hiking away from South Hurricane.

Hurricane Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Hurricane Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Hurricane Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest or day pass availability.

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