Okefenokee Swamp Camping on Floyd's Island
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Overnight Camping at the Okefenokee Swamp: herons, fish, otters, and yes, gators! Maybe you’ll see the black bear that hangs around Stephen C. Foster State Park.
Camp overnight, in the Swamp if possible, otherwise at the State Park or Griffis Fish Camp.
Put In: Stephen C. Foster State Park Ramp, 17515 GA-177, Fargo, GA 31631. From Fargo, travel south on US 441 to CR 177; turn left and proceed to Stephen C. Foster State Park, which is after you pass Griffis Fish Camp.
Bring: camping gear, and the usual personal flotation device, boat, paddles, food, drinking water, warm clothes, and first aid kit. Also trash pickers and trash bags: every WWALS outing is also a cleanup.
Free: This outing is free to WWALS members, and $10 for non-members. You can pay the $10 at the outing, or online: wwals.net/donations/#outings
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Boats: are for rent at the State Park.
Paddling: We’d like to paddle as far in as Floyd’s Island, but depending on reservation availability we may go to the Sill, Fargo, Billys Island or Minnies Lake. Camping on a platform is somewhat difficult in the virus pandemic situation, so this is currently planned as day trips with camping at Griffis Fish Camp or at the State Park.
Camping: Griffis Fish Camp is at 10257 Ga Highway 177, Fargo, GA 31631-4547; 912-637-5289.
Okefenokee Swamp Camping on Floyd's Island