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Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest

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No pets allowed at Krul.

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 Recreation Area in Blackwater River State Forest is near Milton, FL. The terrain features flat, forested areas with sandy soil. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Blackwater River for canoeing and hiking trails within the state forest.

Description

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Blackwater River State Forest

Krul Campground is located within the Krul Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Santa Rosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campground is located on a 6.5-acre lake and has the following facilities: campsites with electricity and water (potable) for recreational vehicles or tents, dump station, restrooms and showers, swimming dock and pier. Recreational activities featured here are: swimming, picnicking, hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study and photography. Don't miss the Sweetwater Hiking Trail that starts at the Krul parking lot and runs 1.3 miles to Bear Lake. The first half mile of trail is a handicapped accessible boardwalk with a suspension bridge over Sweetwater Creek. A gristmill is located along the boardwalk.

Pets are not allowed at this facility. Krul lake allows for swimming but not fishing. If a camper is incorrectly set up on your reserved campsite advise the Campground Host. 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, or have your reservation number. Restrooms with showers are available. Krul Lake campground has electric sites available for recreational vehicles or tents. Alcohol is prohibited. Vehicles pulling a camper must be included in the total length of the unit when selecting sites. Vehicle with camper attached must fit completely in the site and not extend into the campground road.

Swimming rules at Krul:

  1. Drowning can easily occur in deep water
  2. Children must be accompanied by adults who diligently watch their children's activities in or near the water.
  3. Water is over the head of adults in many places inside the roped swimming area and throughout the lake.
  4. Swim at your own risk.
  5. Life vests save lives.
  6. When lightning, get out of water and seek shelter.
  7. No swimming outside roped areas.
  8. No swimming after dark.
  9. No diving in shallow areas.
  10. No horseplay
  11. No boats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, large inflatables, or large floating mats in swimming area to protect the safety of others. One-person floats only. Krul Lake Recreation Area and its vicinity is in a non-hunting zone. During the main hunting season from Thanksgiving to mid-February, it is recommended to wear fluorescent orange when traveling on trails away from Krul.
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Location

Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest is located in Florida

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Interstate 10 take Exit 22. Turn north on Avalon Boulevard and travel to Highway 90. Turn right onto 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 .7 miles to the Krul sign. Follow the entrance road into the facility. Turn left before entering the day use area parking lot. At the next stop sign turn to the right to Krul campground. For campground location using the internet type: Krul Lake Road Milton, FL 32570

Address

11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570

Coordinates

30.8628629 N
86.85212997 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Fair
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2022

Great place close to home

We love this place. Our campsite was in Loop2 #37 right next to the bath house the bath house/shower was clean. We tent camped and the light from bath house super bright. The site itself had one perfect spot for our tent all the sites I believe have water, power, picnic tables, fire ring ours had good trees for our hammock several sites had hammocks. The lake is close within walking distance, but they’ve blocked road so if you wanna drive you got to drive all the way around ugh. A cart would be helpful. Sites are super close together so it’s not necessarily a quiet campground. The people next to us had 80s music blasting, but turned off around 8pm. I think if you had big RV some sites would be a challenge to back into. No sites pull through. For one night it was $37.40 I believe. There is no fishing allowed in this lake, but there is a walking trail to bear lake you can fish there but not swim. The water wasn’t as clear this year as last year. We went on a Friday and it wasn’t really crowded. The beach area was clean. There is a grass area on the side of the beach with shade and tables and grills people were arriving Saturday morning 7:30-8am to get a table for their group. They have the water sprayers to get sand off your feet and restrooms close to beach area. They should add a slide that would be awesome! No double floats allowed but single ones are. No dogs allowed anywhere so that kinda stunk my dog don’t bark all night and would love to go. There is a boardwalk through woods but it was too hot for me to be walking but I it goes to Bear Lake. Life guards were on duty.

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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2020

Loved it!

Took the wife and daughter hiking through the area. Had some good walk in primitive camping areas right on the water. Lots some great canoe and kayaking spots. Definitely enjoyed the day trip!

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest?

Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest is located at 120 feet.

Are fires allowed at Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Krul Campground — Blackwater River State Forest?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is fair, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.

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