Hurricane Lake North Campground Blackwater River State Forest

Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 11 months in advance. Sites are currently available. Alcohol is prohibited at this facility. During main hunting season (Thanksgiving through mid-February), wearing fluorescent orange is recommended when traveling on trails away from Hurricane Lake.

About

Hurricane Lake North Campground is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area in Blackwater River State Forest, Florida's largest state forest spanning over 210,000 acres in Okaloosa County. The campground sits on the north side of 318-acre Hurricane Lake and provides 17 campsites accommodating RVs and tents with electric and water hookups. Modern amenities include restrooms with showers and a dump station. The recreation area features a boat ramp and fishing dock with access to the lake, though only electric boat motors are permitted. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, and alligators inhabit the water so swimming is prohibited. Recreational activities include hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study, and photography. The forest is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail systems. Blackwater River State Forest is named for the Blackwater River that meanders through the property. Together with adjacent Conecuh National Forest and Eglin Air Force Base, this area forms the largest contiguous longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem in the world. The campground is conveniently located about 20 miles from Milton and provides a peaceful retreat with abundant outdoor recreation in northwest Florida.

Directions

From Interstate 10, take Exit 22 to Milton. Turn north on Avalon Blvd to Highway 90. Turn right on Highway 90 to Highway 87 (Stewart St). Turn left and travel 0.8 miles to Milton High School, then turn right onto Highway 191 (Munson Hwy). Continue 20 miles to Highway 4, turn right and travel 2.7 miles to the Hurricane Lake sign. Turn left and continue 8.6 miles to Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area sign on right. Follow paved road 1.7 miles to the lake.

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