Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
Open year-round. Reservations required and can be made 2 days to 11 months in advance through Florida State Forests ReserveAmerica. Day passes are not valid for entry. Drought conditions and burn ban restrictions may affect campfires.
Extreme Heat Watch issued July 26 at 11:57PM CDT until July 28 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 possible. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Heat Advisory issued July 26 at 11:57PM CDT until July 27 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory, heat index values up to 112 expected. For the Extreme Heat Watch, dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 115 possible. * WHERE...In Alabama, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Mobile Central, and Mobile Coastal Counties. In Florida, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal, and Santa Rosa Inland Counties. * WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, from 10 AM to 8 PM CDT Monday. For the Extreme Heat Watch, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp is a primitive group camping facility nestled within Blackwater River State Forest, Florida's largest state forest encompassing over 210,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and streams. Located approximately one hour northeast of Pensacola in Santa Rosa County, the camp sits adjacent to a 5-acre lake that provides swimming, fishing, and canoeing opportunities. The facility features four group tent sites (North 1, North 2, South 1, and South 2), each capable of accommodating up to 50 occupants. While campsites themselves lack water and electrical hookups, shared bathhouses provide restrooms, showers, potable water, and 110-volt electrical outlets. An open-air pavilion with a fireplace serves as a communal gathering space. Each campsite has its own fire pit. This camp is exclusively for organized youth groups with adult chaperones and requires advance reservations through Florida State Forests. Swimming requires certified lifeguard supervision with specific youth-to-adult ratios, and life jackets are mandatory for canoeing. No pets are permitted at this facility.
Directions
Located at 8049 Horseshoe Loop Road, Milton, FL 32570. Approximately one hour northeast of Pensacola in Santa Rosa County.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $17.86 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (850) 957-5700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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