Action on Blackwater

Name, Address & Telephone

Action on Blackwater
6293 Highway 4 W
Baker, FL 32531

Telephone: 850-537-2997
Email: vhardy@actiononblackwater.com
Link to their web site: http://www.actiononblackwater.com

Directions to Outfitter

NORTH TO ACTION ON BLACKWATER: I-65 to Exit 113 at Georgiana Alabama: Turn left go over overpass go thru 4-way stop to caution light, take Hwy 55 South (turn right) to River Falls Al. Turn left go to Andalusia . At red light take Hwy 29 South (turn right ) out of Andalusia. Go approx. 11 miles to Hwy 137 (turn left) South thru Wing Al. Hwy 137 becomes Hwy 189 at Al./Fl. line , stay on 189 till you get to Co. RD. 4-A turn right at end of 4-A turn right on Hwy 4 go 1 mile to Action On Blackwater they are on the right before the bridge. Turn in onto paved parking lot.

EAST TO ACTION ON BLACKWATER: I-10 West to (Old Exit 12*) Exit 56 at Crestview Florida (turn right ) Hwy 85 North thru Crestview to Hwy 90 (turn left) go 4 miles to Milligan to caution light ( turn right) go 4 miles to Baker to traffic light (turn left) go 4 miles to Action On Blackwater they are on the right before the bridge. Turn in onto paved parking lot.

SOUTH TO ACTION ON BLACKWATER: Hwy 85 North to Crestview Florida. Go to first traffic light comming into Crestview, turn left at light on to P.J. Adams road go to Hwy 90 West (turn left) go 1 mile to Milligan to caution light (turn right ) on Hwy 4 go 4 miles to Traffic light in Baker (turn left) on Hwy 4, go 4 miles Action On Blackwater is on the right before Cotton bridge. Turn in onto paved parking lot. Only 37 miles from Ft. Walton Beach.

WEST TO ACTION ON BLACKWATER: I-10 East to Old Exit 11 * ( Exit 45 ) at Holt Florida (turn left under overpass) go approx.1 mile to Holt to Hwy 90 East (turn right) go approx. 2 1/2 miles to Galliver to Hwy 189 (turn left across RR tracks) take 189 to Hwy .4 ( turn left ) go 1 mile to traffic light in Baker ( turn left) go 4 miles Action On Blackwater is on right before bridge. Turn in onto paved parking lot.

Waterways Covered By Outfitter

An * indicates that this is the most widely traveled of all the waterways covered by the outfitter. Additional information (when available) is provided concerning this waterway.
 
Blackwater River *
 
* Most Often Used Put In: Peaden Bridge
* Most Often Used Take Out: Cotton Bridge
* Distance Between Above Points: 9 Miles
* Approx. Travel Time Between Points: 2 to 3 Hours

Operating Season

Year Round

Saturday Watercraft Rental Rate

See their website for pricing.

Second Day Watercraft Rental Rate

See their website for pricing.

Rental From Outfitter Includes the Following

Floatation Devices
Paddles (max of 2 per rental)
Put-In
Take-Out
Trash Bags

Other Services or Discounts Offered

Canoeing Lessons
Group Discounts
Off-Season Discounts
Kayaking Lessons
Military Discounts

Private Watercraft Hauling and Shuttle Service

Yes, they will haul a private canoe or kayak for fee that varies with mileage. Call ahead for exact pricing.

Items and Supplies That Can Be Rented

Canoes
Inner Tubes
Kayaks

Watercraft

This outfitter operates approximately 126 to 150 canoes.
This outfitter operates approximately 76 to 100 kayaks.
 
Watercraft types are mainly: Osagian, Perception and Old Town.

They Operate a Store Selling The Following

Ice
Used Watercraft

Available Lodging Facilities

Campground

Campground Basic Site Rental Rate

$20.00 per RV site per night - $260.00 per month.

Campground Facilities, Services and Available Activities

Fishing
Flush Toilets
Hot Showers
Picnic Benches
Sewage Disposal
Swimming in River
Trailer Sites with Electricity, Water and Sewer

Campground Restrictions and Limitations

Maximum number of people per campsite: 4.
Maximum number of cars per campsite: 2.

Outfitter Pet Policies

Pets are not allowed to ride in their watercraft.
You MUST pick up after your pet.
Inside pets only.

Member of the Following Professional Organizations

FPPA
Professional Paddlesports Association