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Blackwater River State Park 
Summary
Blackwater River State Park is a Florida State Park located fifteen miles northeast of Milton, near Harold, off U.S. 90. The address is 7720 Deaton Bridge Road.
| Blackwater River State Park | |
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 Panoramic view of river in the park | |
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| Location | Santa Rosa County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Milton, Florida |
| Coordinates | 30°42′25″N 86°52′41″W / 30.70694°N 86.87806°W |
| Area | 590 acres |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
History edit
The park was certified a Registered State Natural Feature in 1980, for possessing exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of Florida. In 1982, an Atlantic white cedar there was recognized as a Florida Champion tree, one of the largest and oldest of its species.[1]
Recreational activities edit
The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, tubing, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities. The main picnicking area has covered picnicking pavilions, restrooms, and a parking lot.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Blackwater River State Park article Archived July 8, 2006, at the Wayback Machine on the Florida State Park website
External links edit
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- Blackwater River State Park at Florida State Parks
- Blackwater River State Park at State Parks