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Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - McKinley Park Canoe Access

Big Juniper Creek · Milton, Santa Rosa County

Blackwater River State Forest - Big Juniper Creek - McKinley Park Canoe Access is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Big Juniper Creek in Milton, Florida, with no restrooms. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Fee
Free
Car parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
16 mi from Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Notes: This canoe access site is located down a short dirt road on the east bank of Big Juniper Creek on south side of the highway. This canoe access site is located down a short dirt road on the east bank of Big Juniper Creek on south side of the highway.

Address: Munson Highway (State Highway 191) MILTON 32570

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Fish in Big Juniper Creek

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Spotted Bass3 lb 15 oz2025Apalachicola River
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 3 ramps on Big Juniper Creek · All ramps in Santa Rosa County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.