Blackwater River State Park

7720 Deaton Bridge Rd.
Holt, FL 32564
850-983-5363
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A favorite destination for canoeists and kayakers, Blackwater River State Park offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities. 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 a picnic pavilion overlooks the river. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy strolling along trails through the more than 600 acres of undisturbed natural communities. In 1980 the park was certified as a Registered State Natural Feature for its exceptional illustration of Florida’s natural history. One of the largest and oldest Atlantic white cedars stands among the many that line the river and in 1982, it was recognized as a Florida Champion tree.

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Admission Fee:

$4.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:

$35.00 per day, plus tax.

Camping Fee:

$20.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity. Florida residents who are 65 years of age or older or who hold a social security disability award certificate or a 100 percent disability award certificate from the Federal Government are permitted to receive a 50 percent discount on current base campsite fees.

Directions
I-10 E. Exit 31 (Hwy. 87 N.), 1/2 mi., right on Hwy. 90 E., 7 mi. to town of Harold. Left onto Deaton Bridge Rd., 3 mi. to main gate. I-10 W: Exit 45 to town of Holt. Left onto Hwy. 90, approx. 15 mi. to the town of Harold. Right on Deaton Bridge Rd. 3 mi. to main gate.