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Blackwater River State Forest

North Santa Rosa and Okaloosa, near Munson

from $2NatureFamilyDay-tripsource checked 10/2

More than 219,000 acres of longleaf pine and wiregrass, with creeks for canoeing, hiking and horse trails, and pitcher plant bogs. It is part of the Florida Scenic Trail. A day pass is $2, and passes are bought online or by phone, not at the forest office.

Before you go

  • Buy the day pass online at ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859
  • Passes are no longer sold at the forest office
  • Day use is sunrise to sunset

What we checked, and when

Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-02.

Day pass for all state forests is $2 and the annual pass is $45. The page does not say whether the $2 is per person or per vehicle. The Clear Creek off-road area is $15 a day.

It is a long drive, about 20 miles north of Milton.

The $2 per person or per vehicle detail is not on the page.

Where this came from

  1. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Blackwater River State Forest page, read 10/02/2026: “Day use is from sunrise to sunset.” Fees: Day Pass for all State Forests $2, Annual Pass $45, Clear Creek OHV Riding Area Day Use Fee $15. Address 11650 Munson Hwy., Milton, FL 32570-9332, phone (850) 957-5700. 219,077 acres; headquarters 20 miles north of Milton on State Road 191.

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