Blackwater River State Forest
Known for its longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem, which, in combination with the Conecuh National Forest to the north and Eglin Air Force Base to the south, is the largest contiguous ecological community of this type in the world. This system once covered over 60 million acres in the Southeastern United States...
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Known for its longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem, which, in combination with the Conecuh National Forest to the north and Eglin Air Force Base to the south, is the largest contiguous ecological community of this type in the world. This system once covered over 60 million acres in the Southeastern United States coastal plain area. Less than three million of the original acreage now remains. Longleaf pine communities are rich in plant and animal life, including many classified as endangered, threatened or species of special concern.
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General Information Hours: Sunrise - Sunset | Activities Bicycling Canoeing Equestrian Riding Kayaking |
| Average Rates* | ||
| Outdoors | Average Rate | |
| Primitive Camping | $5.00 | |
| Senior Camping Non-Electric | $6.00 | |
| Senior Camping Electric | $8.00 | |
| Camping Non-Electric | $12.00 | |
| Camping Electric | $15.00 | |
| *Rates are examples only. Contact business directly for exact rate information. | ||
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Enter the State Forest Photo Contest!
Lauren Tjaden, Beaches & Adventure Insider
February 02, 2012
I see them all the time. They appear on my Facebook page and countless other pages, on Florida Live and on VISIT FLORIDA.
Beautiful pictures – featuring soaring eagles, giggling...
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05/17/2012
How do I obtain a State Forest Parks pass?
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