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Russell Harber Landing Park (Milton) - Old River Canoe Trail

Blackwater River · Milton, Santa Rosa County

Russell Harber Landing Park (Milton) - Old River Canoe Trail is a free kayak and canoe launch on Blackwater River in Milton, Florida. It is managed by City of Milton.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Canoe Launch Dock,Wooden Dock
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
20 spaces
Parking surface
Asphalt
Restroom
Portable Toilet
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch and Boarding Dock
Hours
Sunrise to 10 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic

Managed by City of Milton

Address: 60165 Old Harbor Road MILTON 32583

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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.