Okefenokee Kayak Camping on Floyd's Island


Details
This primitive campout is a remote wilderness experience in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, appropriate for any level but be sure that you're comfortable paddling your loaded kayak 9 miles against a current to get to the island. There is only one rest stop on the trail, Minnie's Lake Platform at the 4 mile mark.
Coming back on Monday the current will be with us all the way, making for an easy trip out on the most scenic trail in the swamp with plenty of wildlife viewing. Everyone must wear a PFD while paddling.
There is a portapotty at Minnie's Lake and Floyd's Island. No potable water, bring everything you need for two days. Pack it in, pack it out. There is plenty of room for any type tent or hammock. The historic Floyd's Cabin, pictured above, is also open.
This outing is free to WWALS members and $10 for non-members. In addition, the Wildlife Refuge charges $15 per person for permits to camp on Floyd's Island, limit of 20 people, this includes your parking permit for SFSP. Permits will be given to everyone at the launch.
State passes, federal passes or discounts are not accepted, but it is a fair price for a unique wilderness camping experience. As the date gets closer a link to Eventbrite will be available for everyone to pay and secure a reservation.
Plan accordingly to arrive on time, phone service is mostly nonexistent. The Refuge requirement is that we launch by 10 a.m.
The state park campground is closed for renovations. At this time we're not sure where the closest camping is for the west side of the swamp for those who need to camp the night before. We'll post more about accommodations for pre-camping if we learn more.
This outing will cancel only in case of extreme weather, reservations are booked 2 months out so it's not easy to reschedule.
It's unavoidably confusing using two pay systems but the wilderness camping permit fee will be collected with Eventbrite. Separately, if you need to renew your annual WWALS membership, would like to become a WWALS member, or prepay $10 as a non-member, please use this link before the outing: https://wwals.net/outings. We can take cash the day of the outing if all else fails.
Let us know if you have any questions.
You can help with clean, swimmable, fishable, drinkable, water in the 10,000-square-mile Suwannee River Basin in Florida and Georgia by becoming a WWALS member today!
For more information about this outing.

Okefenokee Kayak Camping on Floyd's Island