Within Park
- Bathhouse
- Bird Watching
- Boat Ramp
- Boating
- Campground Host
- Camping, Improved Site
- Dump Station
- Fire Rings
- Fishing Lake
- Kiosk
- Nature Study
- PICNICKING
- Parking
- Photography
- Restrooms
- Water Drinking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.
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.
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.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Florida State Forests
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.
Hurricane Lake North Campground Blackwater River State Forest, FL
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The Hurricane Lake North Campground is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campground is located on the north side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and has the ...
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Overview
Description
The Hurricane Lake North Campground is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campground is located on the north side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water (potable), dump station, boat ramp, restrooms, and showers. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating 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 many activities in the Blackwater River State Forest. For further information about the recreational opportunities at Blackwater River State Forest, please Click Here.
Facilities:
North Hurricane Lake Recreation Area has 18 sites with a mixture of electric for RVs and tents. Restrooms with showers are available.
This recreation area has a boat ramp and fishing dock connected to a 318 acre fishing lake.
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
Booking Window
Wed Oct 14 2026 - Tue Sep 14 2027
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Mon May 31 2027
Non Peak
Tue Jun 01 2027
Thu Sep 30 2027
Peak
Fri Oct 01 2027
Wed May 31 2028
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
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
Peak Season
Oct 01 2026 -
May 31 2027
Oct 01 2026 -
May 31 2027
RV or Tent
$13.27
Non Peak Season
Jun 01 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
Jun 01 2027 -
Sep 30 2027
RV or Tent
$13.27
Peak Season
Oct 01 2027 -
May 31 2028
Oct 01 2027 -
May 31 2028
RV or Tent
$13.27
*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.94388, -86.75488
30°56'38"N, 86°45'18"W
From Interstate 10, take Exit 22 to Milton, FL. Turn north on Avalon Blvd and travel to Hwy 90. Turn right at Hwy 90 and travel to Hwy 87, also called Stewart St at the Burger King restaurant. Turn left. Travel .8 miles to the Milton High School and turn to the right onto Hwy 191, also called Munson Hwy. Continue 20 miles until you reach Hwy 4. Turn to the right onto Hwy 4 and travel 2.7 miles to the Hurricane Lake sign. Turn to the left. Continue north on this road 8.6 miles until you see the Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area sign on your right. Follow the paved road 1.7 miles back to the lake. If you turned at the Hurricane Lake South Recreation Area sign, you turned too soon. If traveling from Baker FL, turn west onto Hwy 4 and travel 6.4 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. At the Hurricane Lake sign/Beaver Creek Rd turn right and travel 8 miles to the Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area sign. Follow the road 1.7 miles back to the lake. If you turned at the Hurricane Lake South Recreation Area sign, you turned too soon. For finding the campground location using GPS use "482 North Hurricane Lake Road Baker, Florida 32531"
30.94388, -86.75488
30°56'38"N, 86°45'18"W
From Interstate 10, take Exit 22 to Milton, FL. Turn north on Avalon Blvd and travel to Hwy 90. Turn right at Hwy 90 and travel to Hwy 87, also called Stewart St at the Burger King restaurant. Turn left. Travel .8 miles to the Milton High School and turn to the right onto Hwy 191, also called Munson Hwy. Continue 20 miles until you reach Hwy 4. Turn to the right onto Hwy 4 and travel 2.7 miles to the Hurricane Lake sign. Turn to the left. Continue north on this road 8.6 miles until you see the Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area sign on your right. Follow the paved road 1.7 miles back to the lake. If you turned at the Hurricane Lake South Recreation Area sign, you turned too soon. If traveling from Baker FL, turn west onto Hwy 4 and travel 6.4 miles to Beaver Creek Rd. At the Hurricane Lake sign/Beaver Creek Rd turn right and travel 8 miles to the Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area sign. Follow the road 1.7 miles back to the lake. If you turned at the Hurricane Lake South Recreation Area sign, you turned too soon. For finding the campground location using GPS use "482 North Hurricane Lake Road Baker, Florida 32531"
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