Blackwater Ranch – River Camping sits along the river in forested terrain near Sanderson, Georgia, providing both drive-in and boat-in access options for different camping preferences. The campground features electric hookups for RVs alongside primitive walk-in sites, with drinking water and restrooms available throughout the property. Campfires are permitted, and firewood can be purchased on-site.
Nightly rates range from $39 to $55, with reservations accepted for advance planning. Pets are welcome, and alcohol is allowed within the campground. Picnic tables accompany most sites. The combination of river access and multiple entry methods makes this spot work well for both RV travelers and those arriving by watercraft seeking camping near Sanderson.
Description
🌿 Welcome to Blackwater, y’all!
Just 40 minutes outside Jacksonville and 12 mins off i10, Blackwater is a secluded 10+ acre private riverfront event venue/campground at Georgia’s southernmost tip right on the Florida-Georgia Line!
Surrounded by protected preserve and a river bend, our property offers "old Florida" vibes, nature, country, a true escape into nature from crowded camps if you seek privacy. The views across the river are of Florida, with 150+ acres of preserve, giving the property a peaceful and remote feel while remaining close to town for all essentials.
Situated on the St. Marys River, a rain-fed river flowing from the Okefenokee Swamp. Natural tannins from peat give the water its famous sweet-tea color, which appears black in deeper water and "sweet-tea" in the shallows.
✔️ Clean, refreshing, and safe for swimming (no gators!)
✔️ Naturally antibacterial
✔️ No pollutants or runoff
✔️ No smell, mud, or rocks
✔️ Soft white sugar-sand bottom
The property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year-old beach dune (Trail Ridge), creating a unique natural sugar-sand beach area and swimming spot perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
🌱 Rare Southern Ecosystem:
Blackwater sits where river, ancient shoreline, hardwood forest, pine uplands, and cypress wetlands all meet. Southern oaks, saw palmettos, wax myrtle, and wild huckleberry-blueberries fill the landscape, an ecosystem rarely found on a single property.
🔎 Quick Camp Details:
🏕️ Private safe gated 10+ acre property
🚗 Easy vehicle access
🔥 Firepits
🌌 Dark, quiet nights for stargazing
🐕 Dog-friendly - FREE
📶 Cell service is spotty (great for unplugging)
🚣 Things To Do:
Swim • Fish • Kayak • Paddleboard • Explore
📍 Twin Bridges Country Store for great local southern food truck eats (2 mins)
📍 Close to Okefenokee National Wildlife Swamp Refuge (Okefenokee Adventures) (35 mins)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBlackwater Ranch – River Camping is located in Georgia near Sanderson
Coordinates
30.362526014630376 N
82.13497477989478 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
