Coldwater Equestrian Campground Blackwater River State Forest
Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 11 months in advance through Reserve America. Sites currently available for immediate booking.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 10:13PM CST until December 31 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * 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 first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Cold Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 10:13PM CST until December 30 at 9:00AM CST by NWS Mobile AL
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 19 expected. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 23 expected. * 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 first Cold Weather Advisory, until 9 AM CST Tuesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from midnight Tuesday Night to 9 AM CST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
About
Coldwater Equestrian Campground sits within the Coldwater Recreation Area in Blackwater River State Forest, about one hour northeast of Pensacola. As part of Florida's largest state forest with over 210,000 acres, it provides exceptional equestrian facilities including 60 barn stalls, 3 corrals, 58 covered paddocks, a round pen, and access to 55 miles of horse trails winding through some of Florida's most scenic longleaf pine woodlands. The campground offers 56 campsites with electric and water hookups suitable for RVs or tents, with driveway lengths ranging from 24 to 55 feet. Amenities include modern restrooms with showers, a dump station, fire rings at each site, and a dining pavilion available by reservation. The area is bordered by Coldwater Creek, which features a sandbar for swimming and canoeing access. Blackwater River State Forest is part of the largest contiguous longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem in the world, shared with Conecuh National Forest to the north and Eglin Air Force Base to the south. The forest is included in the Florida National Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail systems. The Coldwater Equestrian area operates as a non-hunting zone, though fluorescent orange is recommended during main hunting season when riding trails beyond the immediate facility. Field trial participants have historically prized this location, and the facility includes 124 kennels for hunting dogs during events.
Directions
From I-10 take exit 22 for FL-281 N toward Milton. Head north on FL-281 N for 4 miles to US-90 E and turn right. Go to Highway 87 at the Burger King and turn left. Travel 0.8 miles to Milton High School and turn right on Highway 191. Continue 14 miles to the Coldwater Recreation Area sign, turn left and follow pavement 5.5 miles to the facility.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $9.35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (850) 957-6161 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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