North Karick Lake Recreation Area, near Baker, Florida, is a peaceful spot that invites you to unwind and enjoy nature. With its clean, spacious sites and well-maintained facilities, it’s a solid choice for both tent and RV camping.

This campground is pet-friendly and features essential amenities like drinking water, electric hookups, and showers. Visitors have noted the quiet atmosphere, making it a great place to escape the hustle and bustle. One camper mentioned, “Very clean, quiet campsite,” highlighting the well-kept bathrooms and overall cleanliness of the area.

If you’re into fishing, this location is worth checking out, especially when the water levels are up. The campground is split into two areas, offering easy access to walking paths and the lake, perfect for a leisurely stroll or a bit of wildlife watching. As one reviewer pointed out, “The trails are really beautiful and have a good amount of wildlife that you can see.”

While the lake is currently undergoing renovations, the serene environment and well-maintained facilities make North Karick Lake a great spot for a relaxing getaway. Whether you’re looking to kick back by the water or explore the surrounding nature, this campground has you covered.

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.

No swimming. Electric motors only when navigating in the lake. 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. Alcohol is prohibited at this facility.  
  
North Karick Recreation Area has electric sites available for recreational vehicles or tents.  
Restrooms with showers are available. North Karick 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 North Karick.  
  
This facility has 30 amp service only. 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.

North Karick Lake Campground — Blackwater River State Forest

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If you love fishing this is a great place when the water level is up. It's Florida, so bring bug spray for sure! I wouldn't say it's picturesque, but it's well maintained for the most part and pretty quiet most of the time. If you just want a quick, safe, weekend trip with fishing it's a great little spot.

Not bad if you love to fish

If you are a fan of taking your time while camping and doing some fishing this is the place for you! The campground is split up into two areas on either side of the lake (the upper and lower) and both have walking paths, camping, and lake access. I am unable to remember which side is which but one has more tent/car camping and the other side is more compatible for RV camping. There are several trails that circle around the lake and connect the two campgrounds. The trails are really beautiful and have a good amount of wildlife that you can see. Outside of the few trails around the lake there is not an incredible amount to do in the area but this is still a good option if you need a place to stay or stop in while in the area. All the facilities at both sites are very nice and well maintained. The trails are also well marked and there are many maps to make sure you don't get lost.

Lakeside Camping

The lake system in the Blackwater Forest is under renovation so fishing may currently be prohibited. Beautiful lake. Clean but dated bath houses.

A nice state run campground

All RV spots are back in, but easy access that include water and electric. There is a central RV dump station at the exit. There is also a shower house on site. Well maintained with park host on site to address any issues. The lake was drained in 2017 for a full renovation and to improve the fish habitat. The campground is pet friendly, and a very nice place to relax, unwind, and enjoy nature.

Peaceful place to relax.

Very clean, well cared for, big lots, small campground, very quiet. 

Just Beautiful !

Very, clean, quiet campsite.  Bathroom facilities are well maintained and park is nice.  Peaceful place to get away.

Quiet spot

This is a great single loop 20 site campground right on the lake mostly rvers. Individual bathroom, shower rooms, clean, and nice. Half mile walk around the lake to the adjacent campground on the south side of the lake is a single loop 20 site or so campground. 

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