47mi from Amelia River Campground · 8 sites · Tents, RVs🌿 Welcome to Blackwater
Just 40 minutes outside Jacksonville, Blackwater is a secluded 10+ acre private riverfront property tucked along Georgia’s southernmost edge, right on the FL–GA line.
Set on a quiet bend of the St. Marys River and backed by 150+ acres of protected Florida preserve, this is real privacy, open space, natural beauty, and true “Old Florida” country you won’t find in crowded camps.
🌊 The River Experience
Fed by the Okefenokee Swamp, the water carries natural tannins from peat, giving it that deep black look in the depths and a golden “sweet tea” color in the shallows.
✔️ Clean, refreshing water — ideal for swimming
✔️ Soft white sugar-sand bottom (no mud, no rocks)
✔️ Naturally filtered water with antibacterial properties
Swim between two states at once — the middle of the river is the state line!
🏝️ A Rare Natural Setting
Blackwater sits on Trail Ridge, a prehistoric coastal dune that once formed the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
Today, that elevated sand ridge meets the river, creating a rare white sugar-sandbar beach, a natural feature you won’t find on most riverfront properties.
🏕️ Built for Groups & Private Gatherings
At the river’s edge sits a 70-ft covered riverfront pavilion, the heart of the experience and a true standout feature.
✔️ Power & water hookups
✔️ Shaded gathering space with river views
✔️ Room to cook, relax, and host
✔️ Firepit, grills, fans, tables & chairs
This setup is ideal for:
• Private group camping
• Family reunions
• Birthdays & bachelor trips
• Weddings & full property buyouts
👉 Want the entire place to yourselves? Full-property bookings are available for complete privacy and a one-of-a-kind Southern country setting.
🏞️ The Experience
🛶 Kayak & paddle the river
🏊 Swim in clean, sandy-bottom water
🔥 Fires, grilling, and outdoor gatherings
🎣 River & pond fishing
🌌 Stargazing
🥾 Trails & light exploring
🐦 Wildlife & birdwatching
🐕 Dog-friendly (FREE)
📶 Limited service (a chance to unplug)
🧭 Nearby
📍 Minutes from St. Mary's Shoals Park
📍 Close to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
⚠️ Good to Know
This is real Southern country—not a resort. You may hear distant truck noise, dogs, coyotes, roosters, or the occasional far-off hunter.
Limited spots avaib. Weekends fill fast. Book early.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets