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The Coldwater Recreation Area, bordered to the north by Coldwater Creek, offers trails that take horseback riders through some of the most scenic woodlands in Florida. Opened in 1974, the facility has been a prized recreation area for bird dog and fox hound field trial participants and horseback riders. The forest around the campground is prescribed burned frequently to promote habitat for quail, red-cockaded woodpeckers, gopher tortoises and other native species. Because of frequent burning, beautiful vistas are located throughout the area.
From Interstate 10 take U.S. route 90 north to the town of Milton. From Milton, travel north on State Road 191 to Hardy Road (look for the Coldwater Recreation Area sign). Turn left and travel 5 1/2 miles to the facility. There's a convenience store just before the entrance to the facility. From State Road 4, go 2 miles past the caution light at State Road 87 to the second paved road on the right. Turn at the Coldwater Recreation Area sign and travel 4 1/2 miles to the facility. From Munson, head south on State Road 191 approximately 5 1/2 miles to the Hardy Road turn. Turn left and travel 5 1/2 miles to the facility.
Best 1st time camping experience ever. Can't wait to go back.
Coldwater Creek is a clear, cool spring fed creek flowing over a sandy bottom at about three miles per hour. Average depth about two feet with plenty of deeper swimming holes and dozens of white sand bars. Perfect for kayak, canoe or tubing day or overnight trips.
Be careful with this place. They like to make up new policy’s. Charge people made up fees. And threaten. completely lied about events happening. Owner is a rip off artist. There is more honest places to go with the same things. Trust me. These guys are crooks
The place itself is beautiful! I loved how the trees were looking this time of year. The creek is a creek, but that didn't stop some of us from going down there to check it out. Definitely not any area to fish in, but that's okay. The campsite was quite full, so that means lots of people. I really thought there would be more privacy between campers, but not so. There was a little wooden post fence that separated each site.
With that being said, a plethora of people makes for an overabundance of noise. Quiet time was 10pm till sunrise. That was a joke. I'm pretty sure the people we were next to didn't put their horse(s) in the stable. Dogs were not on leashes and were chasing us. Even though signs were posted about that and not allowing them on the sandbar and the creek, that didn't phase people from doing that. Talk about a mess! Poop was scattered in many places and it wasn't from the horses.
I didn't see the volunteers or host, even when knocked at the door. Just had a couple of questions when I first arrived. Also, the gates were supposed to be opened on all the roads to get out easier, but not one day was it unlocked. It was absolutely a nightmare pulling the camper out, especially when all these extra people were there to hang out with other people.
Cell signal was basically obsolete, but I was actually fine with that. It got me off my phone and I was able to walk around and just not worry about social media. There is a spot on the hill where it will kick in though.
Keep in mind that there are houses before and after the campground. People drive like maniacs and will not do the posted speed. Are you surprised about that? Probably not. Just keep your eyes peeled.
The bathhouses were further away from the campsites, so if you need to go the bathroom and you're in a tent, good luck.
Would I come again? Sure! Now that I know what to expect, I can still enjoy the beauty of nature.
An amazingly clean campground with lots to do. The trails are well kept, and the guests are very kind. The trails can be used for hiking as well as for horse back riding. The campground has a very nice sandbar for water activities and paved areas for bikes and the like.
