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Blackwater River State Forest - Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area (No Gas Motors) Boat Ramp

Hurricane Lake · Baker, Okaloosa County

Blackwater River State Forest - Hurricane Lake North Recreation Area (No Gas Motors) is a concrete trailer boat ramp on Hurricane Lake in Baker, Florida, with a $2 daily launch fee and 4 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $2 a day
Pay by
Attendant or Drop Box
Trailer parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Dock
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Lake size
326 acres
Amenities
Grill,Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
17 mi from Crestview

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Notes: Use of gas motors prohibited. Electric motors are allowed. Within a state forest recreation area. Fee to use recreation area is $2. Use of gas motors prohibited. Electric motors are allowed. Within a state forest recreation area. Fee to use recreation area is $2.

Address: North Entrance Road BAKER 32531

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Fish in Hurricane Lake

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Channel Catfish44 lb 8 oz1985Lake Bluff
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Brown Bullhead7 lb2014Lake Iola
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow 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 2 ramps on Hurricane Lake · All ramps in Okaloosa 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.