Update 2025-09-17: Shirley got a reservation for Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2025.
Paddle 9 miles upstream on the Suwannee River in the Okefenokee Swamp for primitive camping on Floyd’s Island.
Paddle back the next day.
You must RSVP on meetup to get a spot (clicking Going on the facebook event does not count as an RSVP).
This is the farthest you can get from any road in Georgia, with very dark sky.
You can camp inside the century-old Hebard Cabin, or in your tent or hammock outside.
Yes, you will see gators, and probably other wildlife.
When: Gather 9 AM, launch 10 AM, end All Day, Friday, November 14, 2025
Launch 9 AM, End 1 PM, Saturday, November 15, 2025
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 travel to Stephen C. Foster State Park, in Charlton County.
GPS: 30.826833, -82.361333
Floyd’s Island Campout, Okefenokee Swamp, Suwannee River, Friday & Saturday, 14-15 Nov. 2025
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