Blackwater River State Park
| Blackwater River State Park | |
|---|---|
 Panoramic view of river in the park | |
  Location within Florida  Location within the United States | |
Interactive map of Blackwater River State Park | |
| Location | Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Milton, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°42′25″N 86°52′41″W / 30.70694°N 86.87806°W |
| Area | 635.82 acres (257.31 ha) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Blackwater River State Park is a Florida State Park located fifteen miles northeast of Milton, near Harold, off U.S. 90. The address is 7720 Deaton Bridge Road.
History
The park was certified a Registered State Natural Feature in 1980, for possessing exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of Florida. In 1982, an Atlantic white cedar there was recognized as a Florida Champion tree, one of the largest and oldest of its species.[1]
Recreational activities
The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, tubing, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. The main picnicking area has covered picnicking pavilions, restrooms, and a parking lot.
See also
References
- ↑ Blackwater River State Park article Archived July 8, 2006, at the Wayback Machine on the Florida State Park website
External links
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