48mi from Nocatee · 13 sites · Tents, RVs🌿 Welcome to Blackwater, Y’all
Just 40 minutes from Jacksonville, Blackwater is a secluded 10+ acre private riverfront property located at Georgia’s southernmost tip, right on the Florida–Georgia line.
Surrounded by protected preserve and a quiet river bend, Blackwater offers true “Old Florida” vibes, nature, country, and a real escape from crowded campgrounds if privacy is what you’re after. Across the river, your view is Florida and 150+ acres of untouched preserve, giving the property a peaceful, remote feel while still being close enough to town for essentials.
We are situated on the St. Marys River, a rain-fed river flowing from the Okefenokee Swamp. Natural tannins from peat give the water its famous sweet-tea color, appearing dark in deeper areas and golden “sweet tea” in the shallows.
✔️ Clean, refreshing water - safe for swimming (no gators!)
✔️ Naturally antibacterial
✔️ No pollutants or runoff
✔️ No smell, mud, or rocky bottom
✔️ Soft white sugar-sand riverbed
The property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year-old beach dune known as Trail Ridge. This creates a rare natural sugar-sand beach and swimming area, perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.
🌱 A Rare Southern Ecosystem
Blackwater sits at the intersection of river, ancient shoreline, hardwood forest, pine uplands, and cypress wetlands, all on one property. Live oaks, saw palmettos, wax myrtle, and wild huckleberry-blueberries fill the landscape, creating an ecosystem that’s rarely found in one place.
🏕️ Camping for Families and Groups
Well-spaced campsites across open wooded areas allow guests to spread out without the packed-in feel of state parks. Ideal for tent camping, vanlife, families, and small or large group gatherings looking to connect with nature and each other.
A large 70-foot covered riverfront pavilion with electricity, water, hammocks, and a firepit overlooks the river.
🔎 Quick Camp Details
🏕️ Spacious sites on a 10+ acre private property
🚗 Easy vehicle access
🔥 Firepits and grills throughout
🌌 Dark, quiet nights - incredible stargazing
🐕 Dog-friendly - FREE
📶 Cell service is spotty (great to unplug)
🚣 Things To Do
Swim • Fish • Kayak • Canoe • Paddleboard • Explore
📍 Minutes from St. Marys Shoals Equine Park
📍 Close to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
Pets
Electrical hookup
Campfires