RV or Tent (electric and water)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 65 ft
- Pad
- Asphalt
- Number of sites
- 14
- Nightly
- $22.12
Karick Lake South Campground Blackwater River State Forest
State forest in Baker, Okaloosa County, Florida Also known as South Karick Campground, Karick Lake South
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 14 sites
50 amp, Pets welcome, On the water
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
14 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 65 ft
Open year-round
Open year round. Book up to 11 months ahead.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Florida Forest Service campground on the south side of 65-acre Karick Lake in Blackwater River State Forest, about 7 miles north of Baker. It has 14 reservable paved RV-or-tent sites with electric and water (no sewer), a dump station, restrooms with showers, a boat ramp and pier.
What stands out
- 14 paved sites with electric and water on 65-acre Karick Lake
- Lakefront sites: 001, 003, 005, 007, 009, 011, 013
- Electric boat motors only; no swimming
- About $22 a night with hookups; discounts for 65+, veterans and 100% disabled
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Lake
- Fishing
- Boat ramp
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 65 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leashed pets allowed (FDACS).
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 1:00 pm
- Open year round. Book up to 11 months ahead.
Cancellation: Cancel online or via call center. 1+ days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of or after arrival: cancel through call center, $9 plus first night's fee; nights after the call are refunded, no same-night refunds. Credit card refunds go back to the card in 3-5 business days.
Included in the rate: Max 8 people and 2 vehicles per site (ReserveAmerica site details).
Other fees: Base facility rate $13.27/night (2026 and 2027) excludes hookup fees and taxes; site quote $22.12/night for Nov 2026. ReserveAmerica reservation fee $5.79. Weekly rates may not be available for all sites.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- From I-10 Exit 56: Hwy 85 north to Hwy 90 in Crestview, west to Milligan, right on Hwy 4 to Baker; continue north as the road becomes Hwy 189. From Baker go 6.9 mi to the South Karick Lake sign and turn right.
- For internet maps type 'Karick Lake Lower Road Baker, FL 32531'.
- Campgrounds are east of County Road 189, about 7.5 miles north of Baker.
Sites
- Tow vehicle counts in total length; the whole rig must fit in the site without sticking into the road.
- Each site allows 1 RV with 1 tent, or up to 3 tents; max 8 people and 2 vehicles.
Rates and fees
- Reservation fee $5.79; taxes added in cart.
- Florida Forest Service camping discounts for people 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and 100% disabled people; register documents with the ReserveAmerica call center (877) 879-3859.
- Day pass $2 per person (under 6 free); annual pass $45 for up to 6 people; no cash payments.
Rules
- No swimming in Karick Lake.
- Electric boat motors only on the lake.
- Non-hunting zone; wear fluorescent orange hiking away from the campground during hunting season (Thanksgiving to mid-February).
Activities and nearby
- Karick Lake is 65 acres on Deadfall Creek, max depth 18 ft, average 7 ft, lots of flooded timber for fish habitat; built 1965, opened to fishing 1966.
- Nearby: Blackwater Canoe Rental, Bob's Canoes, Adventures Unlimited, Gulfarium, Air Force Armament Museum, Okaloosa Island Pier, National Naval Aviation Museum, Navarre and Pensacola beaches.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Florida Forest Service closes all state forest campgrounds and recreation areas when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
- Oct 23, 2026: Blackwater campgrounds closed for Hurricane Isaias reopened (except Coldwater and Clear Creek); Karick Lake Loop Trail reopened.
Ownership
- Florida Forest Service (FDACS); FDOH licence 16 RV, 0 tent (permit 46-54-00064), owner Division of Forestry.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1800 Karick Lake Lower Road, Baker, FL, 32531
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Recreation area description, lake facts, facilities, reservations
- fdacs.gov Hurricane Isaias reopening notice, contact
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Site list, season, rates, cancellation, alerts, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Description, amenities, nearby attractions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Site attributes for all 14 sites, e.g. site 001
- fdacs.gov Passes and state forest rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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