Hurricane Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance. The forest service closes all campgrounds if Okaloosa County is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning by the National Weather Service.

About

Hurricane Lake South Campground is located on the south shore of 318-acre Hurricane Lake in the Blackwater River State Forest, approximately one hour northeast of Pensacola, Florida. The campground offers 18 primitive tent-only sites with driveway lengths ranging from 25 to 50 feet, accommodating up to 8 people per site. Each site includes a fire ring and grill. Potable water faucets, restrooms, and a dump station are available in the campground area. The campground provides direct access to Hurricane Lake via a boat ramp, making it ideal for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The lake is stocked and managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Swimming is prohibited due to the presence of alligators. Additional recreational opportunities include picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study, and photography. The area is designated as a non-hunting zone. Blackwater River State Forest is Florida's largest state forest, encompassing over 210,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and streams. The forest preserves part of the world's largest contiguous longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem and is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Florida State Forests reservation system.

Directions

From Interstate 10 take Exit 22. Turn north on Avalon Boulevard and travel to Highway 90. Turn right at Highway 90 and travel to Highway 87. Turn left. Travel 0.8 miles to Milton High School. Turn right onto Highway 191 (Munson Highway). Continue 19.5 miles until you reach Highway 4. Turn right onto Highway 4 and travel 2.7 miles to a Hurricane Lake sign and turn left. Continue north 5.6 miles until you see the South Hurricane Lake sign. Turn right and follow Kennedy Bridge Road 2.4 miles to the campground entrance.

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