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.
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 11:15PM CDT until June 19 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of Alabama, including the following areas, Baldwin Central, Baldwin Coastal, Baldwin Inland, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Crenshaw, Escambia, Mobile Central, Mobile Coastal, Mobile Inland, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox, northwest Florida, including the following areas, Escambia Coastal, Escambia Inland, Okaloosa Coastal, Okaloosa Inland, Santa Rosa Coastal and Santa Rosa Inland, and southeast Mississippi, including the following areas, George, Greene, Perry, Stone and Wayne. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of heavy rainfall will continue through at least Friday afternoon. Additional rainfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches are expected with locally higher amounts, which may cause flash flooding, especially in urban and other poor drainage areas. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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