RV or Tent
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 70 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 31
- Nightly
- $13.39
Bear Lake Campground Blackwater River State Forest
State forest in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida Also known as Bear Lake Campground, Bear Lake
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 39 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.
39 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 70 ft
Open year-round
Open year round. Reopened after Hurricane Isaias (FDACS notice effective Oct 23, 2026); some trails still closed.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Florida Forest Service campground on 107-acre Bear Lake in Blackwater River State Forest near Munson, about an hour northeast of Pensacola, with 31 RV or tent sites (some 30/50 amp electric and water, some water only) and 8 tent sites, showers and a dump station. Electric-motor-only fishing lake with boat ramp; no swimming. Booked through ReserveAmerica at $13.39/night plus hookup fees.
What stands out
- On 107-acre Bear Lake, electric motors only, with boat ramps and a fish cleaning station
- 31 RV or tent sites, some with 30/50 amp and water, plus 8 tent sites
- Showers, dump station and campground host
- Lake loop hiking trail, 6-mile mountain bike trail, trail to Krul Recreation Area
- No swimming; alligators present
Sites
Tent Only
- Hookups
- Not listed
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 8
- Nightly
- $8.93
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 70 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Leashed pets allowed.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 1:00 pm
- Open year round. Reopened after Hurricane Isaias (FDACS notice effective Oct 23, 2026); some trails still closed.
Cancellation: $9 non-refundable fee if cancelled 1+ days before arrival; day of or after arrival by call center only, $9 plus first night; no same-night refunds.
Included in the rate: Max 8 people per site.
Other fees: Displayed rates exclude electric/water hookup fees and taxes. State forest day pass $2/person, annual pass $45. Discounts for 65+, active-duty military and honorably discharged veterans, 100% disabled.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- About 2.5 miles east of Munson off Highway 4; for GPS use 'Bear Lake Road Milton, Florida 32570'.
Rig rules
- Tow vehicle counts toward unit length and must fit completely in the site.
Rules
- No swimming; alligators present.
- If someone is set up on your reserved site, tell the campground host; keep your reservation number handy.
- Non-hunting zone; wear fluorescent orange on trails away from the lake Thanksgiving to mid-February.
Amenities and services
- Group dining hall with kitchen by reservation only; call (850) 957-5717.
- Fish cleaning station and campground host.
Activities and nearby
- Only electric boat motors allowed on the 107-acre fishing lake; lake has flooded timber, max depth 23 ft.
- Bear Lake Loop Trail 4 mi, Sweetwater Trail 1.3 mi to Krul Recreation Area, 2-mi connector to Jackson Trail, 6-mi mountain bike loop.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Reopened after Hurricane Isaias effective Oct 23, 2026; some trails and recreation areas still closed for debris cleanup.
- Campgrounds close when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations refunded automatically.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
Bear Lake Road, Milton, FL, 32570
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Hurricane Isaias notice, fees, forest contact
- fdacs.gov Bear Lake area description, trails, rules, dining hall phone
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Site list, rates, alerts, cancellation, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Description, facilities, nearby attractions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Site 002 details, check-in/out
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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