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Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake Recreation Area (No Gas Motors) vs Blackwater River State Forest - Sweetwater Creek - Sandy Landing
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Santa Rosa County, Florida.
These ramps are about 2.8 miles apart.
Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake Recreation Area (No Gas Motors)
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Blackwater River State Forest - Sweetwater Creek - Sandy Landing
MILTON
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Type
Stand Alone Ramp
Hand Launch Only
Hours
Daytime Use Only
Daytime Use Only
Fees
Yes
No
Launch Lanes
1
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Water Type
Freshwater
Freshwater
Water Body
Bear Lake (Santa Rosa County)
Sweetwater Creek
Trailer Parking
6 spaces
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Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Blackwater River State Forest - Bear Lake Recreation Area (No Gas Motors) and Blackwater River State Forest - Sweetwater Creek - Sandy Landing provide public access in Santa Rosa 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.