Paddle launch · Milton · Santa Rosa County

Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - Indian Ford Take Out

Big Juniper Creek · River · Freshwater

Low water warning · FWC: “Big Juniper Creek is very shallow and this ramp is in poor condition for trailer launching.”

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking8 trailer spaces
WaterFreshwater
ConditionNeeds Repair

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - Indian Ford Take Out

Aerial view of Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - Indian Ford Take Out
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - Indian Ford Take Out is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Milton, Santa Rosa County on Big Juniper Creek, a river with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Partner: Florida Forest Service.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as needs repair. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 8 trailer spaces and 8 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: Daytime Use Only.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

Notes from the FWC

Big Juniper Creek is very shallow and this ramp is in poor condition for trailer launching. This site is best suited for canoes. Ample parking is provided a short walk west. Do not park on ramp.

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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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