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

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The Karick Lake Youth Group Camp is located within the Karick Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This group camp is located on the north side of Karick Lake (65-acres) and has the following ...
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Description

The Karick Lake Youth Group Camp is located within the Karick Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This group camp is located on the north side of Karick Lake (65-acres) and has the following facilities: campsites with water (potable) only, restrooms, and showers (available in the Karick Lake North Campground), boat ramp and pier. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating, canoeing, 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 65 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
Sat May 23 2026 - Fri Apr 23 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
Wed Oct 01 2025
Sun May 31 2026
Non Peak
Mon Jun 01 2026
Wed Sep 30 2026
Peak
Thu Oct 01 2026
Mon May 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Ramp
  • Boating
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Dock, Fishing
  • Dump Station
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing Lake
  • Flower Viewing
  • Nature Study
  • PICNICKING
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • 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
Oct 01 2025 -
May 31 2026
Group Tent
$17.70-$18.87
Non Peak Season
Jun 01 2026 -
Sep 30 2026
Group Tent
$17.70-$18.87
Peak Season
Oct 01 2026 -
May 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

Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.89748, -86.64198
30°53'51"N, 86°38'31"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 to Baker. In Baker continue heading north. The road name changes from Highway 4 to Highway 189. At 4 and 189 travel 7.7 miles to the North Karick Lake sign and turn right onto the entrance road. When entering the campground take the dirt road to the right to a gate. Use the combination received to unlock the gate and proceed to the youth group campsite.

For youth group location using the internet type: North Karick Lake Road Baker, Fl 32531
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Karick Lake North Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
11650 Munson Highway
Milton  FL  32570
Phone Number:
Information:  (850)957-5700
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