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Blackwater River State Park - Deaton Bridge Canoe Take-Out Boat Ramp

Blackwater River · Holt, Santa Rosa County

Blackwater River State Park - Deaton Bridge Canoe Take-Out is a sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Blackwater River in Holt, Florida, with a launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Fee
Yes
Pay by
Drop Box
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Low Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
10 mi from East Milton

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Notes: Paddlers should not travel further downstream as the river become impassable and there are no more public take-outs downstream of this location. Paddlers should not travel further downstream as the river become impassable and there are no more public take-outs downstream of this location.

Address: Deaton Bridge Road 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 kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

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