Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake South (No Gas Motors) and Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake North (No Gas Motors)
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Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake South (No Gas Motors) vs Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake North (No Gas Motors)

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Okaloosa County, Florida.

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
Daytime Use Only
24 Hours
Fees
Yes
Yes
Launch Lanes
1
1
Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Karick Lake
Karick Lake
Trailer Parking
10 spaces
6 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake South (No Gas Motors) and Blackwater River State Forest - Karick Lake North (No Gas Motors) provide public access in Okaloosa County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.

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