Blackwater River State Park
| Blackwater River State Park | |
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 Panoramic view of river in the park | |
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| Location | Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Milton, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°42′25″N 86°52′41″W / 30.70694°N 86.87806°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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Blackwater River State Park article Archived July 8, 2006, at the Wayback Machine on the Florida State Park website
External links
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