Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Niceville, Florida

Road 31 is a short access trail off the main highway in Point Washington State Forest that leads into the forest and connects to the main forest road system. At less than a mile long, it’s an easy drive that can be completed in just a few minutes. The surface is mostly hard-packed sand, making it ac...
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Y16 is a single-lane route offering a moderate ride through the Yellow River Wildlife Area. It is a narrow road that straddles the swamps, so there will be water present in some areas. The water crossing normally runs at about 6-8 inches. The trail has direct access to the Yellow River.
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Point Washington State Forest 4 is a scenic off-road trail tailored for drivers looking to navigate the coastal pine flatwoods of Florida's panhandle on a short, 1.3-mile route. Branching off directly from US Highway 98 West, this unpaved track introduces offroaders to a mix of smooth sand surfaces ...
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Johnny Parker Road connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and US 90 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand...
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This easy trail through the state forest is a mix of gravel and loose sand. During heavy rain, there are some mud puddles to splash in. Very easy drive. There is no dispersed camping along the trail, and the side roads have been closed due to restoration. This trail features a creepy pet cemetery.
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This trail is accessible off of County Highway 283. This trail features loose sand and mud, and some sections are very narrow. Some tiny mud holes may be present after a rainstorm. Maintain the posted speed of 15mph due to oncoming traffic, hikers, and bicyclists. This is mainly pine woods forest wi...
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Y15 connects Blue Barnes Road to the north with Fisher Old Miller Road to the south. Multiple spurs and side trails branch off the main route, offering opportunities to explore. The trail is a casual drive for most 4WD vehicles with no standing water or mud holes. Deep sand in several areas is the m...
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Fisher Old Miller is a sand and gravel single-lane road maintained by the Yellow River Wildlife Management Department. It is a nice casual route running north of the Yellow River and is just wide enough for two vehicles to pass. The road is elevated enough to keep it dry and manageable even after he...
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Forest Road J 50 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of ...
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Shammah Road - FS J37 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to Blackwater Joe's Canoes, Cabins, and Camping, and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. Th...
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Forest Road J221 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to a public boat ramp for kayaks and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. The road conditions are...
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Forest Road J 57 is a dead end road that starts at the Johnny Parker Road. It is a 2 miles long trail that takes you through the south east part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails and a hiking trail down to Blackwater River. The road conditio...
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Forest Road J 56 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of ...
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Forest Road J 121 is a dead-end road that starts at Bob Pitts Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails along the Shingle Branch, and ends at a hiking trail to the Blackwater River....
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Forest Road J 54 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and FR J 57 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The west part of the trail takes you along the p...
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This is a down-and-back loop due to a "No Motorized Use" sign at the end of the trail. This is a sandy route with multiple water crossings. Water depth can vary due to the amount of rain. There is a walkable trail off to the left of the crossing to gauge the depth of water. This trail also intersect...
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Forest Road F 82 is a loop trail that starts and ends at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails in the Shingle Branch District. The road conditions are a mixtur...
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This trail is mostly loose sand, with some muddy, rutted areas depending on recent rainfall, and also features a water crossing. There is a walkable path to the side of the trail to help gauge water depth. This trail is also shared with hikers/bikers. It is clearly marked where they are able to cros...
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Forest Road J 46 is a dead-end road that starts at Boundary Line Road. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails, and ends at a beautiful swimming area and kayak launch. The road co...
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This is an entrance trail off of Highway 98 that leads to the main Point Washington State Forest 1 trail. It is marked with public signage visible from Highway 98; however, proceed with caution when exiting the Highway and reducing speed. This is a sandy trail that leads to an open, sandier area and...
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Johnny Parker Road connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and US 90 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand...
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Forest Road J 50 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of ...
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Shammah Road - FS J37 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to Blackwater Joe's Canoes, Cabins, and Camping, and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. Th...
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Forest Road J221 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to a public boat ramp for kayaks and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. The road conditions are...
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Johnny Parker Road connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and US 90 at the east end. It is a 2-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand...
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Forest Road J 50 connects Boundary Line Road at the west end and Johnny Parker Road at the east end. It is a 3-mile-long trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to several OHV and off-road trails. The road conditions are a mixture of ...
Learn more about J 50

Shammah Road - FS J37 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to Blackwater Joe's Canoes, Cabins, and Camping, and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. Th...
Learn more about Shammah Road - FS J37

Forest Road J221 is a dead-end road that starts at the Bryant Bridge Road. It is a short trail that takes you through the southeast part of the Blackwater River State Forest and gives you access to a public boat ramp for kayaks and a few hiking trails to the Blackwater River. The road conditions are...
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