The Blackwater River is the ONLY pristine sand river left in the United States - so unique that the State of Florida purchased and designated it as a State Forest. Coldwater Creek, Jupiter Creek and the Blackwater River offer an abundance of fresh water recreation. Kayaks, tubes, canoes and rafts are available from a host of rental companies for visitors to cruise the shallow waters at their own pace. Trips can take from one to six hours. The sight of snow white sand bars contrasting with clear, shallow waters outlined by magnolia, river cedars, and a variety of wildflowers is something everyone should see. Experience the magical sounds of the river and forest while floating downstream. As you float down the Blackwater River, you may notice a similarity of the snow white sand bars to the snow white beaches of the Emerald Coast - it's the quartz sand! Over the ages, sand from the Blackwater River took a trek through pools, swamps and bays until it reached the Gulf of Mexico. There it washed up to form some of the world's most beautiful beaches, those of Santa Rosa Island. You cannot imagine the beauty…you will have to see and experience it. Bring a friend, the family, or your whole office for a day of fun! A river trip is a wonderful way to bring people and nature together. With all that the Blackwater River has to offer, why drive a lot farther to a stream with a gravel bottom and many less attractions? The average depth of the Blackwater River is 2 ½ feet, average speed is 5 miles per hour (no white water,) with clear, clean water and white sand bottom.