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Hurricane Lake South Campground

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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.

South Hurricane Lake Recreation Area is located near Baker, Florida, within Blackwater River State Forest. The terrain features flat, forested areas with access to a lake. Campers can experience temperatures ranging from the 40s in winter to the 90s in summer, and nearby attractions include Blackwater River and the Blackwater Heritage State Trail.

Description

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

Blackwater River State Forest

The Hurricane Lake South Campground is located within the Hurricane Lake Recreation Area, in the Blackwater River State Forest (Okaloosa County), about 1-hour northeast of Pensacola, FL. This campground is located on the south side of Hurricane Lake (318-acres) and has the following facilities: primitive campsites, nearby water faucets (potable), dump station, restrooms, and boat ramp. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, nature study and photography.

No swimming at Hurricane Lake. There are alligators present in the lake. Hurricane South Recreation Area has primitive campsites only. South Hurricane 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 hiking away from South Hurricane.

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Location

Hurricane Lake South Campground is located in Florida

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Directions

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. Turn to the right onto Highway 191 also called Munson Highway. Continue 19.5 miles until you reach Highway 4. Turn to the right onto Highway 4 and travel 2.7 miles to a Hurricane Lake sign and turn to the left. Continue north on this road 5.6 miles until you see the South Hurricane Lake sign. Turn right and follow Kennedy Bridge Road 2.4 miles to the entrance road of the campground. For campground location using the internet type: South Hurricane Lake Entrance Road Baker, Fl 32531.

Address

11650 Munson Highway
Milton, FL 32570

Coordinates

30.93735592 N
86.75223982 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Poor
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

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

For Vehicles

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

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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2022

A piece of Heaven

By far my favorite campsite in NW Florida. Remote but good roads all the way to it. South Camp is water only sites but COE has plans to upgrade with some electric sites and a new shower facility soon. Always has a resident host onsite who is helpful and can provide you with local tips. many sites are on the lake edge but realize that there ARE gators in the lake and they have legs to crawl on land. I have been there maybe 50 times and have yet to see the first gator though. Boats and fishing allowed but no gas motors only trolling motors. Grounds are kept up and only the occassional pinecone falls from mischievous squirrels who will enjoy bombing you from above while laughing at you with their friends.. A magical place, plenty of shade and potable water near your campsite. Communal batheoom located near the Campground host but no dedicated shower at time of this posting. A large dumpster provides a place to leave all your trash so theres no excuse not to leave a trace on your site when leaving. I believe you can stay up to 14 days at a time before being required to pick up and move.

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  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by BRUCE M., August 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by BRUCE M., August 17, 2022
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by BRUCE M., August 17, 2022
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Reviewed May. 23, 2021

Relaxing spot

Spent 2 nights @ the hurricane lake south. Beautiful spot to relax and decompress. I suggest bringing fishing gear if you are into fishing. I was motocamping so I couldn't fit my fishing gear on my bike. I eneded up meeting some awesome folks there

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  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by E-Moe-G , May 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by E-Moe-G , May 23, 2021
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by E-Moe-G , May 23, 2021
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2020

Quiet and beautiful

We were greeted by the kindest friendliest host as we were setting up. He made sure we knew the rules and amenities. We stayed in camp site 2. The sites were spacious and grassy. Each site had a fire pit, a picnic table and shared a water spigot. Hurricane lake surrounds the campground so every camping spot has a view of the beautiful lake. I love that the tent campers are in a separate campground from RV campers. This makes for a more peaceful camping experience. There are bathroom facilities although, no showers. I will definitely camp here again.

  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by Desiree K., October 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by Desiree K., October 16, 2020
  • Review photo of Hurricane Lake South Campground by Desiree K., October 16, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Hurricane Lake South Campground?

Camping at Hurricane Lake South Campground can cost between $13.27 and $13.40 depending on the site.

Does Hurricane Lake South Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Hurricane Lake South Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the elevation of Hurricane Lake South Campground?

Hurricane Lake South Campground is located at 131 feet.

Are fires allowed at Hurricane Lake South Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hurricane Lake South Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Hurricane Lake South Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hurricane Lake South Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Hurricane Lake South Campground?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Hurricane Lake South Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Hurricane Lake South Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Hurricane Lake South Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Hurricane Lake South Campground?

There are 18 campsites at Hurricane Lake South Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts