A beautiful camp and in this brochure, we will tell you all about the camp , prices, trails, etc.

     Back at Blackwater …in all the years we have ridden there … the rides were huge and we had to primitive camp across the road …this year … we will fill the electric park and there will be NO Camping across the road and up the hill. Every one must be in the main electric camp. This means that everyone must pre-register so that we know when the camp is full. It should not be a problem. When you receive this brochure … get it back to us and we will
register each application by number.

This year, we will feature a huge supper on Saturday night. We ask that you bring a dessert for the table. I know that you will help Bev with this … you have done well with dishes over the years. We want this ride at Blackwater to be a BIGGIE on our calendar this year. Let’s get the old crowd back that made this ride for years.

     A winter trail ride, wagons included … in the Panhandle of Florida … with electrical hookups and stalls! Almost a dream come true for most of us who just do not have the weather to ride in February. The National Trail Ride Association is proud to invite you to the Panhandle of Florida for four days of trail riding, wagon driving, family friendship and fun.

     We will camp at the Coldwater Recreation area which is part of the historic 183,000 acre Blackwater River Forest. The camp is superb - 55 Campsites with electricity, water and a place to grill out … 60 barn stalls and picnic tables. There are also 50 uncovered stalls.

     Coldwater recreation area also consists of heated bathrooms and showers plus a dump station and kennels for your dogs. We should tell you that there is a camp leash law and no dogs are allowed on the trails. The reason being is that the thousands of acres you will ride are dotted with plots for the abundant deer and birds.

     As you cross the bridge into Coldwater, you will notice a large beautiful creek. Many of the electric campsites are backed up to the creek. The entire camp is well laid out where everyone is close to all activities … and we have plenty of activity … once the ride day is over.

     I know that many of you are thinking … "The weather in the Panhandle of Florida can be a little tricky".… and you are right. Just bring a warm jacket in case it is cool a day or two. But, please, DO NOT bring electric heaters. They blow all breakers then everyone loses power in the electric areas. Use propane heaters if your camper does not have regular heat. Normal weather is high 40’s evenings and 70’s days. All camping areas are easily accessible to the pavilion and party areas.

     Electric sites with water are $16.00 per day. The 70 barn and covered stalls are $7.00 per day. There are 42 12x12 permanent but uncovered stalls priced at $5.00 per day. The important thing to remember is that if you get electric … YOU MUST HAVE A STALL!!

     If you stay for the entire ride the fee is $70.00. That means arrive Friday, 4 days of activities and depart Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning.

     Read our paragraphs of fees and registration carefully. If you need electric, get your application in early. There are no politics in who gets the electric sights … we simply take the first 50-60 applications and deposits that arrive at the National office. Remember too, that if you get electric … then you MUST have a stall. No horses are kept in the electric park.

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