Black Water Creek - ONF 61

Total Miles 4.8
Technical Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time Fall, Winter, Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
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Trail Overview

Black Water Creek, also known as Ocala National Forest Road 61, takes you from CR 42/439 at the south end to the undeveloped Lake Dorr boat ramp at the north end of the trail in the southeast part of the Ocala National Forest. The trail gives you access to Lake Dorr. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, and some deep holes that can turn into 2 feet deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance is recommended, especially at the last half mile before the boat ramp. All vehicles must be street legal. Ocala National Forest is in Florida, north of Orlando. It's known for its large areas of sand pine scrub forest. The Juniper Springs, Alexander Springs, and Salt Springs recreation areas have natural pools and canoe runs. Hundreds of lakes and ponds include Lake Kerr and the enormous Lake George.

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Difficulty

A lot of deep potholes and a very sandy and narrow north end are making this trail more difficult than it seems, especially after heavy rain.

Technical Rating

5

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Shaun
Jun 04, 2026
Open
Just after our week of rain. 2 decent holes still filled with water. Only downside was all the trash freezers, mattresses, general trash.
Ridetwowheels
Mar 29, 2026
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medium sized tree down lear the end of trail, close to the lake. Doable on a small bike.
Randy Durkee
Dec 31, 2025
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Trail was dry and easily accessible in 2 wheel drive.
Ryan Carr
Jun 01, 2025
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Several large 1ft deep mud pits at the south end of the trail head. Lots of potholes. The end of the trail gets pretty narrow but keep going and you’ll get to a large opening and a lake.

Black Water Creek - ONF 61 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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