22mi from Sandhill Hunt Primitive Campground · 13 sites · Tents, RVs🌿 Welcome to Blackwater, y’all
Escape to a 10+ acre private riverfront retreat on the southernmost tip of Georgia, right on the Florida–Georgia line. While the land is in Georgia, the views across the river are pure Florida. 150+ acres of protected preserve, no development, and no neighbors in sight. Total privacy, total peace.
Surrounded by Georgia pines, 150+ year-old southern live oaks, palmettos, wild blueberries, bald cypress trees, and open sky, Blackwater blends multiple Southern ecosystems and feels far larger than its acreage. A 2+ acre open field gives you room to spread out, camp, play games, gather, or relax.
🌊 The River Is the Star
Blackwater sits on the St. Mary’s River, a freshwater blackwater rain-fed river flowing from the Okefenokee Swamp. Its famous tea-colored water comes from natural tannins, is clean, safe, and even has naturally antibacterial properties.
✔️ Safe for swimming
✔️ No smell, no mud, no rocks
✔️ Soft white sugar-sand bottom
✔️ Natural swimming hole for kids & adults
The property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year-old beach dune (Trail Ridge), creating one of the best swimming spots on the river. Yes, you can swim between Georgia and Florida for a unique experience.
🏕️ Perfect for Camping, Families & Groups
Tent camp, vanlife, RV travel, or host an event under the 70’ covered pavilion with electricity & water, offering shade from the sun and shelter from summer rainstorms.
🚣 Things To Do
Swim • Fish • Kayak • Canoe • Paddleboard • Launch a jon boat • Relax & unplug
📍 Minutes from St. Mary’s Shoals “Equipedal” Park
📍 Near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp
📍 35 min from Jacksonville | ~1 hr from St. Augustine
Q and A:
• Is it family-friendly?
Yes. However their is no lifeguard on duty, so children should be supervised. River currents can be strong at times. **Swim at your own risk**
• Wildlife sightings possible
• Bugs are manageable, but bring bug spray
• Is hunting or shooting allowed?
No hunting or shooting. BB guns and archery are allowed with adult supervision.
• Nearby stores & restaurants? Yes, plenty of options nearby in Macclenny, FL
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
