The campgrounds at Blackwater River State Park will be closed from November 15, 2007 thru June 15, 2008 for a construction project, including the construction of new campsites and restrooms.
[29.201433, -82.049567] The Sandhill Nature Trail (which can also be reached from the Sinkhole Trail) is a 1.7-mile loop through a longleaf and wiregrass sandhill habitat. Starting just beyond the entrance station, it leads you into an upland area of turkey oaks and young longleaf pines. You’ll see plenty of woodpeckers. Keep alert for trail signs indicating the route, as many unmarked side trails intersect the loop.
After you complete the hike, drive along the park road up to the main parking area, flanked by the Cracker village, the Silver River Museum and environmental education center, and two arched trailheads—Sinkhole Trail and River Trails. Open only on weekends, the museum (with an additional nominal charge) presents in-depth information on geology, paleontology, and the natural and human history of this region.
