Group Tent (primitive)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Dirt
- Number of sites
- 4
- Nightly
- $17.86
Camp Paquette Youth Group Camp Blackwater River State Forest
State forest in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida Also known as Camp Paquette
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 4 sites
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.
4 sites
Open year-round
Open year round (peak Oct 1-May 31, non-peak Jun 1-Sep 30); organized youth groups only.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Youth group camp in Blackwater River State Forest north of Munson with four primitive group tent sites (up to 50 people each), bathhouses with showers, a pavilion and a 5-acre swimming lake. It is for organized youth groups with adult chaperones only; there are no RV sites and no individual camping.
What stands out
- Youth groups with adult chaperones only
- Four primitive group tent sites for up to 50 people each
- 5-acre swimming lake with pier; lifeguard required
- Bathhouses with showers and a pavilion with fireplace
- No RV sites and no pets
Sites
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Lake
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- No pets
- No pets allowed at this facility.
Arrival
- Check-in: 3:00 pm
- Check-out: 1:00 pm
- Open year round (peak Oct 1-May 31, non-peak Jun 1-Sep 30); organized youth groups only.
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: $17.86 minimum group rate covers 10 people or less; up to 50 people per group site.
Other fees: $1.79 per additional person over 10. Rates exclude taxes.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- 5.2 miles north on Belandville Hwy from Hwy 191; gate opened with a combination provided.
Rates and fees
- $17.86 per night for up to 10 people plus $1.79 per additional person; up to 50 people per site.
Pets
- No pets allowed.
Rules
- Swimming requires a certified lifeguard with rescue float plus set adult-to-youth ratios.
- Canoeing allowed outside the roped swim area with life preservers; no fishing in the swim area.
Amenities and services
- No outlets at group sites; 110 V receptacles in bathhouses and one at the pavilion.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Camp Paquette Trail reopened after Hurricane Isaias (notice effective Oct 23, 2026).
Also worth knowing
- For organized youth groups with adult chaperones only.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
5138 Belandville Rd, Milton, FL, 32570
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Hurricane Isaias notice, fees, contact
- fdacs.gov Camp Paquette description, youth-only, no pets
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Youth-only notice, swim rules, rates, season, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Facilities, electric outlets, water
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Group site details and group rate
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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