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Important: Please Note that Sweetwater Creek is inaccessible to paddling due to extensive downfall and blockage. At this time, we do not recommend that Sweetwater Creek be used for recreational paddling.

Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail
The Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail is officially designated as part of Florida’s Statewide System of Greenways and Trails. These creeks twist through the Blackwater River State Forest. The upper Sweetwater Creek portion is narrow, winding and fairly swift. After The trail joins Juniper Creek, curves become gentler and the current slows. Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks have tea-colored water with white sandy bottoms and wide sandbars. History records that Andrew Jackson crossed the river at Red Rock during the Seminole Wars. The canoe trail connects with Jackson Red Ground Hiking Trail.
Locator
Sweetwater/Juniper Creeks Canoe Trail Map

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Major Activities Paddling
Counties: Santa Rosa
Mileage: 11
Skill Level: Beginner to intermediate
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Usual Current: Sweetwater Creek – Swift (3+ mph)
Juniper Creek – Average (2-3 mph)

Notes and Precautions
Water level rises rapidly after heavy rains. Check for flooding before beginning.

Access

  1. Munson School Bridge – From SR 191 south of Munson, go southeast on paved (SFR 21) at Munson School to bridge.
  2. Red Rock Bridge – From Milton, head north on SR 191 approximately 10 miles until you reach SFR 72. Take a right (east) to bridge. (5 miles)
  3. Indian Ford Bridge – From Milton, head north on SR 191 approximately 8 miles until you reach Indian Ford Road. Turn right (east) on Indian Ford Road; continue east 6 miles to bridge. (6 miles)

There may be access points (both public and private) in addition to those listed here.
Please remember that some sites require a fee for launching and/or parking.