Important NoticeThe Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
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Important NoticeThe Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
$9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.
Refunds:
Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Peak
01 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024
Park Season
Peak
01 Oct 2023 - 31 May 2024
Site Type
Group Tent
Nightly/Daily Rates
Nightly/Daily Rates$13.39 - $22.32
Non Peak
01 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
Non Peak
01 Jun 2024 - 30 Sep 2024
Group Tent
Nightly/Daily Rates$13.39 - $22.32
Peak
01 Oct 2024 - 31 May 2025
Peak
01 Oct 2024 - 31 May 2025
Group Tent
Nightly/Daily Rates$13.39 - $22.32
*Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hook-ups / water hook-ups), taxes or incremental charges
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Alerts and Important Information
Electric boat motors only.
North Karick Lake Youth Area has drinking water but no electricity at the group camping site.
Restrooms with showers are available in the campground. North Karick Lake youth area 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 the camping area. No swimming. Pets allowed on leash. Alcohol prohibited.
If a camper is incorrectly set up on your reserved group campsite advise the Campground Host. If the Campground Host is not on site, courteously advise the camper that you have a reservation. Please have your reservation with you on your electronic device, or have a printed copy, or have your reservation number.
Karick Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest camping trips are easy to plan with ReserveAmerica. Karick Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest campground reservations can be made online. Click one of the links below to see available campsites at Karick Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest or day pass availability.
