The Blackwater River State Park is preserve and state park in Holt, Florida. It is best known for being the home of Blackwater River, which is considered as one of the purest sandbottom rivers in the world. It is also a favorite destination among kayakers and canoeists.

Offering such a rare natural wonder, the Blackwater River State Park is truly a great place to visit if you want to commune with nature. It offers various outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing for starters. And since it also is a pure sand-bottom river, folks can always enjoy swimming, tubing, and paddling at the site. Of course, canoeing and kayaking are also popular around here.

The 590-acre Blackwater River State Park is open all year round from 8 am until sundown.