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Blackwater River State Forest - Kennedy Bridge Canoe Launch

Blackwater River · Baker, Okaloosa County

Blackwater River State Forest - Kennedy Bridge Canoe Launch is a free sand kayak and canoe launch on Blackwater River in Baker, Florida, with 2 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
2 spaces
Car parking
4 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
15 mi from Crestview

Managed by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services · Website

Address: Kennedy Bridge Road BAKER 32531

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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 Okaloosa 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.