Krul Campground, Blackwater River State Forest

State forest in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida Also known as Krul Recreation Area

Aerial view of Krul Campground, Blackwater River State Forest
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 43 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.

43 sites
Rigs up to 90 ft
Open year-round

Open year round (peak Oct 1-May 31, non-peak Jun 1-Sep 30)

Pick your exact site online

Source: Official website

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Through State reservations

Florida Forest Service campground on a spring-fed swimming lake in Blackwater River State Forest near Munson, with 43 reservable electric-and-water sites for RVs or tents, showers and a dump station. No pets and no alcohol; book on ReserveAmerica.

What stands out

  • Spring-fed 6.5-acre swimming lake with dock and pier
  • 43 electric-and-water sites, some driveways up to 90 ft
  • $13.39/night base rate plus hookup fees
  • No pets and no alcohol
  • Accessible boardwalk trail with suspension bridge and gristmill

Sites

RV or Tent (electric and water)

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
90 ft
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
43
Nightly
$13.39

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Lake
  • Beach
  • Hiking trails
  • Spring-fed 6.5-acre swimming lake with swimming dock and pier
  • Fire rings and grills
  • Campground host
  • Accessible boardwalk with suspension bridge and gristmill display

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 90 ft

Pets

  • No pets
  • No pets allowed at Krul.

Arrival

  • Open year round (peak Oct 1-May 31, non-peak Jun 1-Sep 30)

Cancellation: Cancel online or via call center. 1+ days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of or after arrival: through the call center only, $9 plus the first night; later nights refunded; no same-night refunds. Automatic refund for tropical storm/hurricane warning closures.

Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per site

Other fees: Listed $13.39 excludes electric/water hookup attribute fees and taxes. Day entry by reservation; annual state forest pass $45.

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 22: north on Avalon Blvd to Hwy 90, right to Hwy 87 (Stewart St) at Burger King, left 0.8 mi to Milton High School, right on Hwy 191 (Munson Hwy) 19.5 mi to Hwy 4, right 0.7 mi to the Krul sign. Turn left before the day-use lot, then right at the stop sign.

Rates and fees

  • State forests cannot refund online/call-center bookings themselves; credit card refunds go back to the card in 3-5 business days.
  • State forest day pass $2 per person (children 0-6 free); annual pass $45 covers up to 6 people.

Rules

  • State forest rules (Chapter 5I-4 F.A.C.): 30 mph speed limit on forest roads, no glass containers on waterways, no rope swings or diving from banks or trees, horses need proof of a current negative Coggins test, riders under 16 must wear helmets.
  • Alcohol prohibited.
  • Tow vehicle counts in total rig length; rig with tow vehicle attached must fit completely in the site and not extend into the road.
  • If someone is set up on your reserved site, tell the campground host; keep your reservation number handy.
  • Lake allows swimming but not fishing. Swim only in roped areas, not after dark; no boats, kayaks, paddleboards or large floats in the swim area; one-person floats only. Water is over adults' heads in places.
  • Krul and its vicinity is a non-hunting zone; wear fluorescent orange on trails away from Krul Thanksgiving to mid-February.

Amenities and services

  • 6.5-acre man-made lake recharged by springs at its north end; popular swimming area.

Activities and nearby

  • Sweetwater Trail runs 1.3 miles from the Krul parking lot to Bear Lake; first half mile is a boardwalk with a suspension bridge over Sweetwater Creek and a gristmill display.
  • Day-use hours at Krul: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Apr 1-Sep 15; 7 a.m.-sunset Sep 16-Mar 31.
  • Nearby per ReserveAmerica: Blackwater Canoe Rental, Bob's Canoes, Adventures Unlimited, Gulfarium, Air Force Armament Museum, National Naval Aviation Museum, Navarre and Pensacola beaches.

Accessibility

  • First half mile of the Sweetwater Trail is a handicapped-accessible boardwalk.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Florida Forest Service closes all state forest campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
  • Forest notice effective Oct 23, 2026: campgrounds closed by Hurricane Isaias have reopened except Coldwater Equestrian and Clear Creek; some trails and recreation areas remain closed for debris cleanup.

Ownership

  • Operated by the Florida Forest Service (FDACS). Blackwater River State Forest is Florida's largest state forest (219,077 acres per FDACS).

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

Krul Lake Road, Milton, FL, 32570

Directions

Where this info comes from

  • fdacs.gov Krul description, day-use hours, no pets, trail, directions
  • fdacs.gov Forest contact, Hurricane Isaias reopening notice
  • floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, lengths, rates, cancellation, rules, amenities, directions, discounts, hurricane policy
  • fdacs.gov Passes and state forest rules
  • Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
  • OpenStreetMap

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