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Important Notice: The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
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Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest, FL

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Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp is located within the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This youth group camp is located next to a 5-acre lake and has the following facilities: campsites with water (potable) only, open air ...
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Description

Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp is located within the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This youth group camp is located next to a 5-acre lake and has the following facilities: campsites with water (potable) only, open air pavilion, restrooms, and showers. Recreational activities featured here are: swimming, fishing (allowed outside of the swimming area), canoeing, hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study and photography.

Geography:

Blackwater River State Forest is the largest state forest in Florida, with over 210,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and streams that has outstanding forest and water resources. It is named for the Blackwater River, which begins in neighboring Conecuh County, Alabama, and meanders southwestward through the forest. With the adjacent federal landholdings of Conecuh National Forest, to the north, and Eglin Air Force Base, to the south, this area is the largest contiguous ecological community of the longleaf pine - wiregrass ecosystem in the world. For further information about Blackwater River State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Blackwater River State Forest has campgrounds, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, camping, canoeing, nature study, birding, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking. This forest is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Blackwater River State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

This facility has a pavilion, 4 primitive group camping sites, bathhouses, and swimming dock. Group fire pit at each camp site. There is a communal group pavilion with fireplace and a dumpster on site.

All sites are reservation only.

There are 110 volt electrical receptacles in the bath houses and 1 receptacle at the pavilion shelter. There are no electrical outlets at the group site tents.

Water is not available at group campsites but is available at bathhouses.

Nearby Attractions:

Blackwater Canoe Rental, Bobs Canoes, Adventures Unlimited, Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, Air Force Armament Museum, Okaloosa Island Pier, National Naval Aviation Museum, Navarre Beach, Pensacola Beach, Gulf of Mexico

Fri Jun 12 2026 - Wed May 12 2027

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Mon Jun 01 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Mon May 31 2027
Non Peak
Tue Jun 01 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Camp Host
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Nature Study
  • Photography
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
  • Swimming, Park Lake
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildflower Viewing
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:

  • Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
  • 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
  • Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
  • $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
  • After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.

Refunds:

  • Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Non Peak Season
Jun 01 2026 -
Sep 30 2026
Group Tent
$17.86
Peak Season
Oct 01 2026 -
May 31 2027
Group Tent
$17.86
Non Peak Season
Jun 01 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
Group Tent
$17.86

*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.93946, -86.84014
30°56'22"N, 86°50'25"W

From Interstate 10 take Exit 22. Turn on Avalon Boulevard and travel north to Highway 90. Turn right on to Highway 90 and travel to Highway 87 also called Stewart Street at the Burger King restaurant. Turn to the left and travel .8 miles to the Milton High School. At the Milton High School turn to the right on to Highway 191 also called Munson Highway. Continue 19.5 miles until you reach Highway 4. At the stop sign travel across Highway 4 due north for 1mile to the intersection of Highway 191 and Belandville Highway. Do not turn but continue straight. Travel 5.2 miles north on Belandville Highway to the Camp Paquette sign. Unlock gate with combination provided.

For campground location using the internet type: Belandville Road Milton, FL 32570
Mailing Address:
Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
8049 Horseshoe Loop Road
Milton  FL  32570
Phone Number:
Information:  (850)957-5700