Karick Lake South Blackwater River State Forest Overview

Karick Lake South Campground has 15 spacious campsites and is on the south side of Karick Lake in the Blackwater River State Forest. It’s also about an hour northeast of Pensacola, FL.

All campsites have electric hookups and sites 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 also have water. Sites and can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each site also has a table, fire ring and grill. Campground amenities include drinking water, restrooms (flush toilets), hot-water showers, a dump station and trash collection. A boat ramp and pier are also near the campground.

Karick Lane North Campground is also across the lake (about a 4 mile drive). It has 15 campsites with hookups.

Karick Lake South Campground – Area Recreation & Activities

Blackwater River State Forest is the largest state forest in Florida, with over 210,000 acres of woodlands, lakes, and streams that has outstanding forest and water resources. Outdoor recreation in the are includes boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and hunting (nearby). Wildlife viewing is also great.

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Amenities

• Bathhouse
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Trailer Lot
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service Fair
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Fishing Pier
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Restrooms (Flush Toilets)
• RV Dump Station
• Showers
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Canoeing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Hunting
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Paddle Boating
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Wildlife Viewing