Black Hammock, Florida

About Black Hammock

Set in the central part of Florida, Black Hammock is a small unincorporated community.

Officially, Black Hammock is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 11.13 square miles.

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What Makes Black Hammock Unique

• The only place in America named Black Hammock — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Black Hammock

• Black Hammock Fish Camp — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Black Hammock

• Lake Jesup Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Black Hammock Wilderness Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Nature Reserve at Retreat At Lake Charm · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Park at The Retreat at Lake Charm reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

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🌤️ Current Weather

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🗺️ Map of Black Hammock

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