THANKSGIVING DINNER & CAMPFIRE

Thanksgiving Orphan? Want to avoid Uncle-Know-It-All? Just want to meet some new, like-minded people and have a no-stress Friendsgiving/ Thanksgiving Day?

Join us at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, just north of Jupiter and south of Hobe Sound for a potluck Thanksgiving Dinner. We'll provide the turkey and ham, you bring the side dishes, enough for 6 to 8 people. AND, bring your own plate, silverware and beverages. Don't forget a serving spoon, fork or tongs for your dish. Bring your good humor too.

Everyone is welcome! The event is free for all current and past paid club members. For those who are not members yet, there is a fee of $10.00 per person.

If you are planning on attending our Thanksgiving dinner, please go to
RSVP 2026 Thanksgiving Dinner to make your reservation.

If you would like to become a paid member, please use this link to complete the online application: 2027 Pack & Paddle Membership . Join today for 2027 and get the remaining months of 2026 included!

Come earlier in the day to enjoy the park's trails, river, and bike paths. Be one with nature. Look for more details and activities as the time approaches. Book a campsite in the River Campground (RC) to be close to the pavilion. Florida State Parks - Florida State Parks Reservation System NOTE: If you register as a Florida resident you can book now 11 months out. The sites go fast due to the holiday weekend. You can always cancel later.
We'll set up for dinner at 2:30 PM and eat at 3:00 . Clean up at 4:30.

Afterward, relax with us around a campfire at River Camp Sites 93 . Bring a chair, light jacket, and flashlight or headlamp because it gets dark around 5:30 which is when we'll build the fire. Bug spray may not be a bad idea either.

Come join us for other activities during this week of camping. We will post them for you on Meet Up. Get a campsite and camp with us Tuesday through Sunday morning or any part of it.

If coming from south of the park, exit I-95 in Jupiter, go east to Alt. A-1-A and then north to U.S. 1 and the park. Park is on your left. If coming from Hobe Sound, just go south on U.S. 1.

There is an entry fee of $6 plus for day-use. It's a good idea to buy your entry online in advance. If the park is full, tell the ranger you are with Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club. The ranger will give you a map.

Proceed after the ranger station and bear to the right.(Basically follow the signs to the Nature Center) . There is about a 4 mile drive. Turn left at the end . LOXAHATCHEE PAVILION will be one on the right. We'll have a banner & signs up identifying Palm Beach Pack & Paddle Club. Donations for the pavilion rental will be greatly appreciated. (Thanks) Maybe a 50/50 drawing.

Details and events are subject to change. We hope you will join us. For questions or additional information, please contact the club at palmbeachpackandpaddle@gmail.com. You can also contact President Bruce Moore, brucemoore234@gmail.com or Vice-President Kathy McKim, mckimkathleen@yahoo.com.