Boat Ramp
Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access
OKALOOSA County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Sand Dirt, Mud
- Dock
- None
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- Daytime Use Only
- Managed by
- Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
- Coordinates
- 30.98912, -86.72040
Before you go
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Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in OKALOOSA County, Florida (hand launch only), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access
Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in Okaloosa County, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. Posted hours are daytime use only.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
Posted hours are daytime use only.
Who manages Blackwater River State Forest - Charles Booker Road Primitive Paddlecraft Access?
It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.