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Attention: This facility is for organized youth groups only with adult chaperones.
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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Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest, FL

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The Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This youth group camp is located on the north side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and ...
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Description

The Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This youth group camp is located on the north side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and has the following facilities: primitive campsites, nearby water (potable), boat ramp, restrooms, and showers (available in the Hurricane Lake North Campground). 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:

This recreation area has a boat ramp connected to a 318 acre fishing lake.

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

Fri Oct 16 2026 - Thu Sep 16 2027

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


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Dump Station
  • Dumpster
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Lake
  • Fishing, Park Lake
  • Flower Viewing
  • Nature Study
  • PICNICKING
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Restrooms
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Spigot
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife 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
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Group Tent
$17.70-$18.87
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Group Tent
$17.70-$18.87

*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):
30.94403, -86.75696
30°56'39"N, 86°45'25"W

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 also called Stewart Street at the Burger King restaurant. Turn left. Travel .8 miles to the Milton High School and turn to the right onto Highway 191 also called Munson Highway. Continue 19.5 miles miles until you reach Highway 4. Turn to the right onto Highway 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 North Hurricane Lake sign on your right. Follow the road 2.1 miles back to the lake. In the campground look for a gate that takes you back to the youth site. Do not turn at the South Hurricane Lake sign.
For campground location using the internet type: Hurricane Lake Road Baker, Fl 32531
Mailing Address:
Hurricane Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
11650 Munson Highway
Milton  FL  32570
Phone Number:
Information:  (850)957-5700