Black water doesn’t sound all that refreshing -- but trust us, it is. The dark, tannic water of this 56-mile river (two miles of which run through the state park) is home to striped bass, catfish, and the occasional friendly river otter (and less friendly gator). So paddle on down the river, or take a dip and try to reach the sandy bottom; Blackwater River is one of the purest sand bottom rivers in the U.S. Dry out beneath towering longleaf pines and white cedars. Or hike one of the parks two trails that wind past ox bow lakes and sandy banks, and listen to the trills of warblers and woodpeckers. We have a feeling that once you leave, you’ll be returning to Blackwater River State Park again very soon.
Black water doesn’t sound all that refreshing -- but trust us, it is. The dark, tannic water of this 56-mile river (two miles of which run through the state park) is home to striped bass, catfish, and the occasional friendly river otter (and less friendly gator). So paddle on down the river, or take a dip and try to reach the sandy bottom; Blackwater River is one of the purest sand bottom rivers in the U.S. Dry out beneath towering longleaf pines and white cedars. Or hike one of the parks two trails that wind past ox bow lakes and sandy banks, and listen to the trills of warblers and woodpeckers. We have a feeling that once you leave, you’ll be returning to Blackwater River State Park again very soon.
Nestled beneath longleaf pines, the 30 campsites at Karick Lake South are close to all the action, with the Juniper Lake hiking trail leading right out of the campground to the Blackwater River. Campsites come with electricity, water, picnic tables, grills, and a fire ring; the dump station is located at the main entrance of the park. Each site ca Read more...
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Blackwater River State Park
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Nestled beneath longleaf pines, the 30 campsites at Karick Lake South are close to all the action, with the Juniper Lake hiking trail leading right out of the campground to the Blackwater River. Campsites come with electricity, water, picnic tables, grills, and a fire ring; the dump station is located at the main entrance of the park. Each site ca Read more...
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