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Blackwater River State Forest- Deaton Bridge Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats)

Blackwater River · Holt, Santa Rosa County

Blackwater River State Forest- Deaton Bridge Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats) is a free concrete trailer boat ramp on Blackwater River in Holt, Florida, with 4 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
11 mi from East Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Notes: This segment of the Blackwater River is best suited for smaller boats. Boat ramp is adjacent to Blackwater River State Park which has a campground. This segment of the Blackwater River is best suited for smaller boats. Boat ramp is adjacent to Blackwater River State Park which has a campground.

Address: Off of Deaton Bridge Road just north of State Park entrance HOLT 32564

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Fish in Blackwater River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
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 18 ramps on Blackwater River · All ramps in Santa Rosa County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

Nearby boat ramps

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