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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.

Karick Lake North Campground Blackwater River State Forest , FL

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The Karick Lake North Campground is located within the Karick 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 Karick Lake (65-acres) and has the following ...
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Description

The Karick Lake North Campground is located within the Karick 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 Karick Lake (65-acres) and has the following facilities: campsites with electricity and water (potable) for recreational vehicles or tents, dump station, restrooms and showers, boat ramp and pier. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating, canoeing, picnicking, hiking, 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 and fishing dock connected to a 65 acre fishing lake.

Nearby Attractions:

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

Booking Window
Thu Apr 25 2024 - Tue Mar 25 2025

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

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Season Schedule

Park Season
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End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Lake
  • Grills
  • Hiking Trail
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • Water Drinking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
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
    Jan 01 2024 -
    Dec 31 2024
    RV or Tent
    $13.51-$22.52
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2025 -
    Dec 31 2025
    RV or Tent
    $13.51-$22.52

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, 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 56. Travel Highway 85 northbound to Highway 90 in Crestview. Turn to the left and head west to Milligan. At Milligan turn to the right onto Highway 4. In Baker continue heading north. The road name changes from Highway 4 to Highway 189. Travel 7.7 miles to the North Karick Lake sign and turn right at the entrance road. Do not turn at the South Karick Lake sign.

    For campground location using the internet type: North Karick Lake Road Baker, FL 32531
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Karick Lake North Campground Blackwater River State Forest
    11650 Munson Highway
    Milton  FL  32570
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (850)957-5700
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