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Blackwater River State Forest - Coldwater Creek Recreation Area Canoe Access

Coldwater Creek · Milton, Santa Rosa County

Blackwater River State Forest - Coldwater Creek Recreation Area Canoe Access is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Coldwater Creek in Milton, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Surface
Sand,Sand
Fee
Free
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
15 mi from Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Address: Gordon Laning Road MILTON 32570

Directions

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Fish in Coldwater Creek

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redfin Pickerel1 lb 1 oz1993New River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

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 5 ramps on Coldwater 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.