Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
Open year-round. Reservations available through Florida State Forests ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance. Facility is restricted to organized youth groups with adult chaperones.
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 2:13AM CDT until June 22 at 3:24AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Yellow River At Milligan affecting Santa Rosa, Covington and Okaloosa Counties. For the Yellow River...including Milligan...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Yellow River at Milligan. * WHEN...From Saturday evening to late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water threatens home on Ellis and Antioch Roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 4.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage tomorrow evening to a crest of 12.8 feet early Sunday morning. It will then fall below flood stage late Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 2:05AM CDT until June 21 at 10:25AM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Alabama... Florida... Blackwater River Near Baker affecting Santa Rosa, Covington, Escambia and Okaloosa Counties. For the Blackwater River...including Upper Blackwater River, Baker... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Blackwater River near Baker. * WHEN...From this evening to Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding of secondary roads and lowlands from the Highway 4 Bridge downstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage this evening to a crest of 12.7 feet tomorrow morning. It will then fall below flood stage early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Warning issued June 19 at 2:04AM CDT until June 20 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Big Coldwater Creek Near Milton affecting Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties. For the Big Coldwater Creek...including Harold, Milton...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Big Coldwater Creek near Milton. * WHEN...From Saturday morning to Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Flooding of lowlands and some fish camps will occurs. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:00 AM CDT Friday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.0 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 10.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp is situated on the north shore of Hurricane Lake, a 318-acre lake within Florida's largest state forest. The camp provides a dedicated primitive camping experience for organized youth groups accompanied by adult chaperones. The site includes potable water but no electric hookups, fitting its primitive character. Campers share facilities with the adjacent Hurricane Lake North Campground, which provides restrooms, hot showers, and a dump station. A boat ramp on the north side of the lake offers direct water access for fishing and paddling. Hurricane Lake supports a warm-water fishery managed by FWC. The surrounding longleaf pine and wiregrass ecosystem supports diverse wildlife. During hunting season from Thanksgiving through mid-February, campers hiking away from the camping area should wear fluorescent orange. Alligators inhabit the lake; swimming is prohibited.
Directions
Located in northwest Okaloosa County within Blackwater River State Forest, approximately 12 miles northwest of Baker, FL. Access Hurricane Lake North Campground Road off Beaver Creek Road, north of Kennedy Bridge Road.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 9ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (850) 957-5700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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