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Bear Lake East Primitive Group Campsite — Blackwater River State Forest

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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.

Description

Bear Lake East Primitive Camp is located within the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campsite is in the Bear Lake Recreation Area, next to Bear Lake (107 acres) and has the following facilities: primitive campsites (no water or electric) and pit toilet. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, hiking, mountain biking (6-mile trail), canoeing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

This group camping area is without water and without electricity. No swimming. During the main hunting season from Thanksgiving to mid-February, it is recommended to wear fluorescent orange when hiking in the forest away from Bear Lake. Alcohol is prohibited at this facility. Electric motors only to propel boats. Boat launch is for small boats only. Large boats should launch in the main Bear Lake campground. Bear Lake Recreation Area and its vicinity is in a non-hunting zone. If a camper is incorrectly set up on your reserved group campsite advise the Campground Host at the Bear Lake Campground. 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.

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Location

Bear Lake East Primitive Group Campsite — Blackwater River State Forest is located in Florida

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Directions

From I-10 take exit 22 for FL-281 N toward Milton/Gulf Breeze. Head north on FL-281 N (Avalon Blvd.) for 4 miles to US-90 E (Caroline St.) and turn right. Go 2.3 miles and use 2 left turn lanes to turn left onto Stewart Street (at the Burger King), go .8 mile to County Road 191 (Munson Highway) at Milton High School and turn right. Continue on County Road 191 for 19.5 miles to FL-4 E and turn right. After 2.7 miles on FL-4 E look for the Hurricane Lake sign. Turn left and travel 1 mile to a gated dirt road on your left.

Address

11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570

Coordinates

30.864431945912308 N
86.82768706102684 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Lake East Primitive Group Campsite — Blackwater River State Forest have RV hookups?

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Are fires allowed at Bear Lake East Primitive Group Campsite — Blackwater River State Forest?

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