Campgrounds
Bear Lake Campground
Santa Rosa County, FL
Situated in the Bear Lake Recreation Area of Blackwater River State Forest, this campground offers 40 sites set alongside a 107-acre lake. The forest roads and lakeside trails provide a scenic backdrop for travelers in the Florida Panhandle.
The campground provides spacious sites featuring both electric and water hookups, as well as primitive options for those seeking a more rustic experience. On-site facilities include a dump station and restrooms with hot-water showers, fire rings, and picnic tables, ensuring a comfortable stay within Florida's largest state forest.
The destination is notable for its artificial lake stocked with largemouth bass and bluegill, where electric-motor boating and fishing are popular activities. While the lake itself is off-limits for swimming, the nearby Krul Recreation Area offers a cooling alternative for visitors, and miles of hiking and biking trails are easily accessible from the grounds.