Blackwater River State Park Explained

Blackwater River State Park
Iucn Category:III
Map:Florida#USA
Location:Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA
Nearest City:Milton, Florida
Coordinates:30.7069°N -86.8781°W
Area:590 acres
Established:1967
Governing Body:Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Blackwater River State Park is a Florida State Park located fifteen miles northeast of Milton, near Harold, off U.S. 90. The address is 7720 Deaton Bridge Road.

History

The park was certified a Registered State Natural Feature in 1980, for possessing exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of Florida. In 1982, an Atlantic white cedar there was recognized as a Florida Champion tree, one of the largest and oldest of its species.[1]

Recreational activities

The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, tubing, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. The main picnicking area has covered picnicking pavilions, restrooms, and a parking lot.

See also

References

  1. http://www.floridastateparks.org/blackwaterriver/default.cfm Blackwater River State Park article

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