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Gateway Trails

Hosted by Jay ¡ Holt, Florida
8 sites ¡ RV, Tent, Lodging ¡ 14 acres
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Full RV hookups
Electrical, water, and sewage hookups are available at select sites.
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🌲 Gateway Trails – Wooded, Gated & Peaceful Getaway Welcome to Gateway Trails, a 14-acre gated and wooded campground bordering Blackwater River State Forest—your basecamp for North Florida’s best rivers, trails, and beaches. Whether you’re tent camping, van traveling, or bringing your RV, you’ll find spacious, private, and well-maintained sites surrounded by pines and native forest. 🦌 Enjoy both forest and coast — explore the creeks, canoe routes, and hiking trails of Blackwater River State Forest, or head 45 minutes south to the Emerald Coast beaches of Destin, Navarre, and Okaloosa Island. 🏕️ Campsites • 3 Full Hook-Up RV Sites – Water, electric & sewer (1 × 50 AMP, 2 × 30 AMP) • Water & Electric Site – Ideal for smaller RVs or vans • Tent/Car/Van Site – With water & electric hookup • Boondocking Site – Dry camping; dump station available ($10 fee) • Primitive Tent Site – Quiet, secluded forest spot 🚿 Amenities • 🧺 Washhouse – Full bathroom with shower, flush toilet & coin washer/dryer • 🚰 Dump Station – $10 use fee • 🚗 Secure Gated Entry for guest privacy • 🌐 Wi-Fi (spotty in some wooded areas) • 🐾 Pet Friendly – Off-leash time possible with host coordination • 🥾 ½-Mile Trail – On-site hiking & biking loop 📍 Location Highlights 3 mi → Baker or Holt for groceries & restaurants 7 min → I-10 Holt Exit 45 1.9 mi → Bone Creek Recreation Area 5 mi → Blackwater River access (via dirt road) 35–50 mi → Destin / Pensacola / Pensacola Beach Convenient stop for travelers from TX, LA, AL, or GA en route to Tampa or Walt Disney World! 🌿 Sounds of Nature Gateway Trails is a peaceful setting, but you may hear the friendly chorus of nearby farm life—donkeys braying, roosters crowing, cows mooing, or the occasional dog announcing deer in the forest. It’s all part of the charm of country camping! 🧺 Washhouse Courtesy & Cleanliness The washhouse is a shared courtesy space for all campers. Cleanliness and respect are mandatory. No one cleans up after you. Failure to follow rules may result in loss of access or removal without refund. Please ensure you’re aligned with our washhouse expectations before booking. 🌐 Find Us 📸 gatewaytrails850.com 📱 Instagram: @gatewaytrails850 💬 Facebook: Gateway Trails
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Tent3-Primitive Camping Nook

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Tent site ¡ Sleeps 6
🏕️ Tent 3 – Primitive Site Tent 3 is a peaceful wooded walk-in site located near the center of the property—close to the action but still surrounded by trees and nature. It’s perfect for campers who enjoy a bit of privacy while remaining within easy walking distance of the main loop and washhouse. This site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and trash can. Firewood is available for purchase on-site (cutting live vegetation is strictly prohibited). 🚶‍♀️ Access: This is a walk-in campsite located about 100 yards from the main trail. You’ll park at the main trailhead and walk in from there. A wagon is provided to help transport your gear to and from the site. 💧 Facilities: There is no running water or electricity at this site. A Porta Potty is located within the campground area for convenience, and the main washhouse—with coin-operated washer and dryer and a full bathroom with shower—is a short walk away. 📶 Connectivity: Wi-Fi is not available at this site, and cell service may be limited depending on your carrier. 🐾 Pets: Pets are welcome! Please keep them leashed, under control, and clean up after them. 🚶‍♂️ Trails: You’ll have easy access to our maintained half-mile hiking loop and additional trails throughout the gated property—perfect for morning walks or evening strolls. ⸻ 🚪 Guest Access Guests have access to: • Tent 3 campsite area • Fire ring, picnic table, and trash can • Walking trails within the gated property • Parking at the main trailhead • Washhouse with coin-operated washer, dryer, and full bathroom with shower The property is fully fenced and gated, with coded entry for your safety and privacy. ⸻ 🧺 Washhouse Courtesy & Cleanliness The washhouse is a shared courtesy space for all campers. Cleanliness, respect for others, and respect for the space are mandatory. It is not a hangout area—please do not loiter or make it uncomfortable for others to use. No one cleans up after you. Failure to follow washhouse rules may result in loss of washhouse access or removal from the property without refund. Please ensure you are aligned with our washhouse expectations before booking.
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Tent 2 - Primitive Camping

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Tent site ¡ Sleeps 6
Nestled in the woods just off the main camping loop, this peaceful site is perfect for tent, car, or van campers. You can park right on the trail leading to your campsite for easy access. This is a true primitive site—no running water or electricity. A porta potty is a short walk away, and the main Washhouse (with a sink, flush toilet, shower, and coin-operated laundry) is just across the grassy knoll. Your site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and trash can. Firewood is available for purchase on-site—please note that cutting or gathering live vegetation is strictly prohibited. Parking is limited to one vehicle at the site, with overflow parking available nearby. 🧺 Washhouse Courtesy & Cleanliness The washhouse is a shared courtesy space for all campers. Cleanliness, respect for others, and proper shared use are mandatory. It is not a personal hangout area—please avoid lingering or behaviors that make others uncomfortable using the facility. No one cleans up after you—failure to follow these rules may result in loss of access or removal without refund. Please review and agree to our washhouse rules before booking, as guests who cannot follow them may find Gateway Trails is not the right fit.
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Tent 1-Bulls Docking

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 8 ¡ Vehicles under 25 ft
If you are tent, car or van camping and looking for a spot to spend a few nights while you explore the area or just to spend some time outside, we have got the spot for you! There is a porta potty in campground area, and water and an electric outlet at site! Wifi will be spotty at this site, but is available on the grounds. This site cannot accommodate RVs. This is a gated campground with spacious, spread out sites. We are a few minutes from area rivers, creeks and Blackwater River State Forest. 45 mins from the Emerald Coast beaches in Destin, Okaloosa Island or Navarre.
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RV2-Red Oak Nook

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 6 ¡ Vehicles under 45 ft
Welcome to Gateway Trails and the Red Oak Nook campsite! We are a gateway to the expansive activities of the Blackwater State Forest and to the beautiful Northwest Florida Emerald Coast (Destin, Okaloosa Island, Pensacola Beaches, 30A). Our campsite feels secluded as it is surrounded by the natural barrier of trees all around you. Check us out on INSTAGRAM @gatewaytrails850 to see more details about the campsite and the surrounding area! We have 3 RV/Tent sites on fully fenced in 14 acres, and 2 additional primitive and boondock site . Hosts actively live on the corner 4 acres of land away from campsites. There are well-maintained walking/biking/hiking trails are on the property, with many parts shaded. Sites have water, sewer, and electric. Red Oak Nook has a 50 AMP connection but we have a 50 to 30 AMP adapter you can use. If you are a tent only camper contact me for a discount code for this site! Pets are welcome! However, you cannot leave your pet unattended outside when you are not on site. Always keep your pet on a leash when outside of your campsite. If you are the only guest on site, contact me and we can definitely set up some off leash play time! 7 min drive from the Holt I-10 Exit (exit 45) 3.5 miles to Baker, Fl (Dollar General, Pic n Sav, gas, couple of eating places) 10 miles to Crestview, Fl (Hwy 85) .4 miles to the edge of the Blackwater River Forest Area 1.9 miles to Bone Creek Recreation Area 5 miles to secluded beachhead on Blackwater River (this route does require dirt road rough terrain access). 2.0 Miles to South Laurel Farms Florida Wedding Venue 3.7 Miles to Camp Retreat Wedding/Event Venue 40 Miles to Destin via Mid-Bay bridge 35 Miles to Pensacola, Fl 50 Miles to Pensacola Beach, Fl ~3 miles from Hwy 189 / Hwy 4 South, as you travel to the Emerald Coast (30A, Destin, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, etc Florida from Alabama). And, if you are coming from Texas, Louisiana, North Georgia, or Alabama, we are a great ½ point to Walt Disney World or Tampa!
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RV 3-Bull's Landing

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 6 ¡ Vehicles under 36 ft
Welcome to Gateway Trails and the Bulls Landing campsite! No need to be a USF Bulls fan to enjoy it! We are a gateway to the expansive activities of the Blackwater State Forest and to the beautiful Northwest Florida Emerald Coast (Destin, Okaloosa Island, Pensacola Beaches, 30A). Our campsite feels secluded as it is surrounded by the natural barrier of trees all around you, and a great view of the moon and stars in the large clearing. We have 3 RV/Tent sites on 14 acres, with the entire property fully fenced in. Hosts actively live on the corner 4 acres of land away from campsites. There are well-maintained walking/biking/hiking trails are on the property, with many parts shaded. Go Bull's Landing has a 30 AMP electric hookup, sewer connection, water connection, fire ring, and a picnic table. If you are a tent only camper, contact me for a discount code for this site! CHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAM @gatewaytrails850 or on Facebook (Gateway Trails) to see more details about the campsite and surrounding area! Pets are welcome! Please always keep your pets on leash when outside of your site. If you are the only guest on site, contact me and we can definitely set up some off leash play time! 7 min drive from the Holt I-10 Exit (exit 45) 3.5 miles to Baker, Fl (Dollar General, Pic n Sav, gas, couple of eating places) 10 miles to Crestview, Fl (Hwy 85) .4 miles to the edge of the Blackwater River Forest Area 1.9 miles to Bone Creek Recreation Area 5 miles to secluded beachhead on Blackwater River (this route does require dirt road rough terrain access). 2.0 Miles to South Laurel Farms Florida Wedding Venue 3.7 Miles to Camp Retreat Wedding/Event Venue 40 Miles to Destin via Mid-Bay bridge 35 Miles to Pensacola, Fl 50 Miles to Pensacola Beach, Fl ~3 miles from Hwy 189 / Hwy 4 South, as you travel to the Emerald Coast (30A, Destin, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, etc Florida from Alabama). And, if you are coming from Texas, Louisiana, North Georgia, or Alabama, we are a great ½ point to Walt Disney World or Tampa!
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RV1-Long Leaf Landing

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 6 ¡ Vehicles under 38 ft
Welcome to Gateway Trails and Long Leaf Landing! This spot is right past the tree line when you enter the campground. It is ~30’x50’+ site! The back of your camper is backed up to the tree line with full hook up with 30 AMP power, water, sewer, a fire ring, and picnic table. We are a gateway to the expansive activities of the Blackwater State Forest and to the beautiful Northwest Florida Emerald Coast (Destin, Okaloosa Island, Pensacola Beaches, 30A). Our campsite feels secluded as it is surrounded by the natural barrier of trees all around you, and a great view of the moon and stars in the large clearing. With only 3 RV/Tent sites, you can truly enjoy camping. We are on 14 acres, with the entire property fully fenced in. Hosts actively live on the corner 4 acres of land away from campsites. There are well-maintained walking/biking/hiking trails are on the property, with many parts shaded. CHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAM @gatewaytrails850 or on Facebook (Gateway Trails) to see more details about the campsite and surrounding area! Pets are welcome! Please always keep your pets on leash when outside of your site. If you are the only guest on site, contact me and we can definitely set up some off leash play time! 7 min drive from the Holt I-10 Exit (exit 45) 3.5 miles to Baker, Fl (Dollar General, Pic n Sav, gas, couple of eating places) 10 miles to Crestview, Fl (Hwy 85) .4 miles to the edge of the Blackwater River Forest Area 1.9 miles to Bone Creek Recreation Area 5 miles to secluded beachhead on Blackwater River (this route does require dirt road rough terrain access). 2.0 Miles to South Laurel Farms Florida Wedding Venue 3.7 Miles to Camp Retreat Wedding/Event Venue 40 Miles to Destin via Mid-Bay bridge 35 Miles to Pensacola, Fl 50 Miles to Pensacola Beach, Fl ~3 miles from Hwy 189 / Hwy 4 South, as you travel to the Emerald Coast (30A, Destin, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, etc Florida from Alabama). And, if you are coming from Texas, Louisiana, North Georgia, or Alabama, we are a great ½ point to Walt Disney World or Tampa!
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Field-RV Boondocking

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Vehicle site ¡ Sleeps 4 ¡ Vehicles under 45 ft
🌲 Boondocking Site If you’re traveling in an RV or van and looking for a peaceful, wooded spot to boondock for a few nights while exploring the area, this is the place for you! 🚫 No hookups: This site has no water, electricity, or sewer connections. A porta potty is available in the campground area. ⚡ Generators: Standard generators are allowed only for short, necessary use (e.g., charging batteries). Continuous operation—day or night—is not permitted. 🔇 Quiet Generators: If you have a quiet inverter generator that does not disturb other campers, you may use it without restriction as long as courtesy and noise standards are maintained. 📶 Wi-Fi: Not available at this site (signal does not reach this area). ⛺ RV/Van only: Tents are not permitted. 🌳 Setting: Gated, wooded campground with spacious, well-spaced sites. This site sits just inside the gate in front of the tree line for easy access. 🐾 Pets: Pets are welcome! Please keep them leashed, supervised, and clean up after them to maintain a comfortable environment for all guests. 🚶‍♀️ Trails: Enjoy our on-property walking trails, winding through peaceful forest surroundings. If you’d like to stay longer than 7 days, please message us before booking so we can confirm the site will meet your boondocking needs. 📍 Location Highlights Minutes from Blackwater River State Forest, local rivers, and creeks. About 45 minutes to the beaches of Destin, Okaloosa Island, or Navarre, and 40 minutes to Pensacola. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly: No extra charge for children 17 and under. ⸻ 🧺 Washhouse Courtesy and Cleanliness The washhouse is a shared courtesy space for all campers. Cleanliness, respect for others, and respect for the space are mandatory. It is not a hangout area—please no loitering or make it uncomfortable for others to use. No one cleans up after you. Failure to follow washhouse rules may result in loss of washhouse access or removal from the property without refund. Please ensure you are aligned with our washhouse expectations before booking.
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Camping Dutchman

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Onsite RV/trailer ¡ Sleeps 4 ¡ 2 bedrooms ¡ 3 beds ¡ 1 toilet
Come enjoy some time in the woods, but keep the convenience of A/C or heat, a refrigerator, microwave, a comfy bed, a TV, and a shower and RV toilet! Want to enjoy a Destin vacation, but not all of the Destin prices - make day trips to enjoy the beach and enjoy campfires in the woods at night! This spot is right past the tree line when you enter the campground. It is ~30’x50’+ site with an updated 2003 Dutchman Sport 28' camper ready for you. The camper is backed up to the tree line with full hook up to 30 AMP power, water, sewer, a fire ring, and picnic table. It may not be the bougieiest camper :) but it is comfortable, clean, and cozy! Camper comes with full size bed in the main bedroom with door, and 2 twin beds in the back bedroom. Bedding is provided, along with basic kitchen and cooking supplies. Pitching a tent on the site is absolutely allowed! So kids can tent camp and mom and dad can enjoy the A/C :). There is a 1x cleaning fee that will be added to the overall total for booking the cozy camper. Our campground is a gateway to the expansive activities of the Blackwater State Forest and to the beautiful Northwest Florida Emerald Coast (Destin, Okaloosa Island, Pensacola Beaches, 30A). The campsite feels secluded as it is surrounded by the natural barrier of trees all around you, and a great view of the moon and stars in the large clearing. We are on 14 acres, with the entire property fully fenced in. Hosts actively live on the corner 4 acres of land away from campsites. There are well-maintained walking/biking/hiking trails are on the property, with many parts shaded. CHECK US OUT ON INSTAGRAM @gatewaytrails850 or on Facebook (Gateway Trails) to see more details about the campsite and surrounding area! Any questions on the site, availability, length of stays allowed, etc - just hit us up on Hipcamp messenger or on instagram or Facebook! No extra charge for children 17 and under. We will, however, enforce charge for extra adults (anyone 18+ regardless of relation). 1 pet is allowed in the camper but you MUST add the $75 pet fee. This fee goes directly to the additional cleaning fee needed. *7 min drive from the Holt I-10 Exit (exit 45) *3.5 miles to Baker, Fl (Dollar General, Pic n Sav, gas, couple of eating places) *10 miles to Crestview, Fl (Hwy 85) *.2 miles to the edge of the Blackwater River Forest Area *1.9 miles to Bone Creek Recreation Area *5 miles to secluded beachhead on Blackwater River (this route does require dirt road rough terrain access). *2.0 Miles to South Laurel Farms Florida Wedding Venue *3.7 Miles to Camp Retreat Wedding/Event Venue *40 Miles to Destin via Mid-Bay bridge *35 Miles to Pensacola, Fl *50 Miles to Pensacola Beach, Fl *~3 miles from Hwy 189 / Hwy 4 South, as you travel to the Emerald Coast (30A, Destin, Panama City, Fort Walton Beach, etc Florida from Alabama). *And, if you are coming from Texas, Louisiana, North Georgia, or Alabama, we are a great ½ point to Walt Disney World or Tampa!
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Holt, Okaloosa, Florida, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Jay And Suzette W.

Joined in June 2022
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