Blackwater Joe's Canoes

What does a weekend of tent camping in Okaloosa County look like? A night-by-night itinerary for a primitive riverside site on the Blackwater River in Holt.

Planning a group float? Use this checklist for tube rentals in Okaloosa County: headcount, timing, ropes, what to pack and birthday touches for the Blackwater River.

Fall and winter are the best tent camping months near the Blackwater River in Okaloosa County. Here is how to actually stay warm: sleeping pad R-value, bag ratings, layering, venting and where to pitch.

Fall and early winter are our favorite stretch of the year on the Blackwater River. Here is what a Friday-to-Sunday cabin weekend in Okaloosa County actually looks like, from foggy mornings and a forest hike to a midday paddle and a fire after dark.

Reunions, scout troops, birthdays: here is how we plan kayak and canoe float trips in Okaloosa County for big mixed groups, from splitting boats to staging the shuttle.

Fall changes the Blackwater: thinner weekday crowds, cooler air over still-warm water, and the best wildlife viewing of the year. Here is why locals save their kayak trips for autumn.

What a full day of Blackwater River canoe rentals in Escambia County really looks like — 9:30 a.m. check-in, the shuttle upstream, sandbar lunch, and an easy drift to a 5 p.m. take-out.

Pair canoe and cabin rentals in Escambia County for an unplugged Blackwater River getaway — a calm canoe trip by day and a riverside cabin steps from the water by night.

Where are the best places to kayak in Okaloosa County? The Blackwater River wins for calm, sandy-bottom water, easy put-ins, and kayak rentals with shuttle included.

How long is a Blackwater River float trip? Compare tube, canoe, and kayak floats in Okaloosa County, see trip lengths, and get tips for the perfect lazy day on the water.

Cabin rentals near the Blackwater River in Okaloosa County. Meet Blackwater Joe's three riverside cabins, see what's included, and learn how to book your getaway.

Planning an RV trip to the Blackwater River in Okaloosa County? Here's what to expect — hookup details, what to pack, and how riverside sites compare to the state park.

The Blackwater River's calm, shallow, sandy water makes it one of the most beginner-friendly places to paddleboard in Okaloosa County. Here's where to launch and how to get started.