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Important Notice: Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
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Coldwater Equestrian Campground Blackwater River State Forest, FL

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Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
Average Rating: 4.7
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The Coldwater Equestrian Campground is located within the Coldwater Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This recreation area is bordered to the north by Coldwater Creek and has the following facilities: ...
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Description
The Coldwater Equestrian Campground is located within the Coldwater Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This recreation area is bordered to the north by Coldwater Creek and has the following facilities: campsites with electricity and water (potable), dump station, restrooms, and showers, horse corrals and stalls, dog kennels, equestrian trails, dining pavilion available by reservation. Coldwater Recreation Area has been a prized recreation area for bird dog and fox hound field trial participants. The equestrian trails take horseback riders through some of the most scenic woodlands in Florida. Recreational opportunities featured here are: horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, picnicking, bird watching, nature study, wildlife viewing 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:

There are 56 campsites with electric hooks for RVs or tents, 60 barn stalls, 3 corrals for horses, 124 kennels for hunting dogs in field trial events and 58 covered paddocks.

There is a dining hall with a pavilion.

This facility has restrooms with showers.

There is a sandbar along the creek for campers and horse riders and 55 miles of horse trails.

Nearby Attractions:

Blackwater Canoe Rental, Bob's 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

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Equestrian
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Horse Stalls
  • Horseback Riding
  • Kennel
  • Kiosk
  • Manure Shed
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • River/Stream
  • Round Pen
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information


Horses are allowed in the corrals, stalls, paddocks, and on trails. Horses are not allowed at campsites.

Horses are not allowed in the creek that borders this facility.

There are swift currents and deep holes in the creek; do not leave children unattended near creek!



Designated equestrian trails are for equestrian riders only unless they are named and numbered legal vehicular access roads.

Vehicles pulling a camper must be included in the total length of the unit when selecting sites. Vehicle with camper attached must fit completely in the site and not extend into the campground road.

Coldwater Equestrian Campground and its vicinity is in a non-hunting zone. During the main hunting season, Thanksgiving to mid February, it is recommended to wear fluorescent orange when traveling on horse trails away from the equestrian facility.
If a camper is incorrectly set up on your reserved campsite advise the Campground Host. If the Campground Host is not on site, courteously advise the camper that you have a reservation. Please have your reservation with you on your electronic device, or have a printed copy, or have your reservation number.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Coldwater Equestrian Campground Blackwater River State Forest
8049 Horseshoe Loop Road
Milton  FL  32570
Phone Number:
Information:  (850)957-6161