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Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake Recreation Area (No Gas Motors)
Temporarily Closed
| Water body | Bear Lake (Santa Rosa County) |
|---|---|
| Water type | Freshwater |
| County | Santa Rosa |
| City | Milton |
| Address / directions | Bear Lake Road off State Road 4 |
| Ramp type | Stand Alone Ramp |
| Lanes | 1 |
| Amenities | Restroom: Flush Toilet; Dock: Fixed Dock; Low Level of Accessibility |
| Fee | Yes $2 (Attendant or Drop Box) |
| Parking | Paved - Asphalt or Concrete; trailer spaces 6; vehicle spaces 30 |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Status | Temporarily Closed |
| Owner / manager | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services |
| Agency notes | Status comments: August 2026 - The boat ramp will be unavailable during construction activities from August 20 through August 27. The boat ramp is expected to reopen for public use on August 28. Operational comments: August 2026 - The boat ramp will be unavailable during construction activities from August 20 through August 27. The boat ramp is expected to reopen for public use on August 28. |
| Source ID | SR70018OO |
| Coordinates | 30.86208, -86.83236 · OpenStreetMap |

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Blackwater River Nr Baker, Fla. (USGS 02370000), about 6.1 mi away. It may be on a different water body.
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