48mi from Atlantic Beach 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 vibes 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)
✔️ No pollutants or runoff
✔️ 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
✔️ Custom 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 in a one-of-a-kind Southern country setting.
🏞️ The Experience
🛶 Kayak & paddle the river
🏊 Swim or place chairs in the river to cool off
🎣 River & pond fishing
🌌 Stargazing
🥾 Trails & light exploring
🐦 Wildlife & birdwatching
🐕 Dog-friendly (FREE)
🚗 Easy drive-in access
📶 Limited service (a chance to unplug)
🧭 Nearby
📍 Minutes from St. Mary's Shoals Park
📍 Close to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (Okefenokee Adventures)
We keep it intentionally small and private, so weekend sites are the first to go. Book early to lock in your spot.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets