Want to take my 6yr old camping.

Golforfish? · Post by **Golforfish?** » October 8th, 2013, 8:14 pm

I would like to take him on a father son day trip. He wants to take the boat and camp on an island. Is there anywhere we can do this? I'm trying to convince him to just anchor up and sleep in the boat just like his grandfather and I do.

thebpac · Post by **thebpac** » October 8th, 2013, 8:34 pm

I've seen people camping on some of the islands just outside Suwanee.

Post by **bman** » October 8th, 2013, 9:23 pm

http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wma ... ail/trips/

Site 2: Rock Island. This is a remote, scenic island of about twenty acres. Camping is on the west side of the island in a small cleared area with a fire ring, partially shaded by live oaks. The island can be buggy in warm weather, especially if standing water is present.

http://myfwc.com/viewing/recreation/wma ... g-permits/

Might be some good fishing nearby

Post by **MudDucker** » October 9th, 2013, 5:31 am

A FWC official told me when I inquired that these permits were limited to paddlers, not for powerboat operators. From what I've seen of the reservation system, I doubt that now.

Post by **SS-342** » October 9th, 2013, 6:48 am

Sounds GREAT! Be careful!

Post by **tallykenj** » October 9th, 2013, 7:05 am

I wish we did have some camping places nearby.

Post by **Steve Stinson** » October 9th, 2013, 7:52 am

My family and I camped for a lot of the NFGFC tournaments last year, moving from Keaton to St. Joe Bay. Call me when you have a chance.

Steve Stinson (850) 509-3116 Tally.

Post by **MudDucker** » October 10th, 2013, 8:39 am

There is a city/county camp ground on the St. Marks river at 98 that looked nice. Not an island, but right on the river.

kom06 · Post by **kom06** » October 10th, 2013, 9:38 am

Look up Shired Island in Dixie County.

Post by **lonesouth** » October 15th, 2013, 9:43 am

What about camping on one of the islands in Lake Iamonia? I recall doing that in boyscouts many moons ago.

RiverRunner · Post by **RiverRunner** » October 16th, 2013, 9:18 am

lonesouth wrote:What about camping on one of the islands in Lake Iamonia? I recall doing that in boyscouts many moons ago.

Most if not all of those islands are "Privately" owned.

Golforfish? · Post by **Golforfish?** » October 19th, 2013, 8:12 am

Is it illegal to just pull up into Dog Island at night?

Post by **tallykenj** » October 19th, 2013, 9:18 am

I've heard of people camping on the east side side.

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EddieJoe · Post by **EddieJoe** » October 19th, 2013, 5:44 pm

Golforfish? wrote:Is it illegal to just pull up into Dog Island at night?

Why not camp on little st George? Call the apalachicola national estuarine research reserve office in east point for official permission. No one will bother you, and it is a wonderful place. Talk to them to get the best spot to go. I have done it a number of times. In the olden days, they were my troops.
Ej

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