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Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 8th, 2013, 8:14 pm
by Golforfish?
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.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 8th, 2013, 8:34 pm
by thebpac
I've seen people camping on some of the islands just outside Suwanee.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 8th, 2013, 9:23 pm
by bman
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
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 9th, 2013, 5:31 am
by MudDucker
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.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 9th, 2013, 6:48 am
by SS-342
Sounds GREAT! Be careful!
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 9th, 2013, 7:05 am
by tallykenj
I wish we did have some camping places nearby.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 9th, 2013, 7:52 am
by Steve Stinson
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.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 10th, 2013, 8:39 am
by MudDucker
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.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 10th, 2013, 9:38 am
by kom06
Look up Shired Island in Dixie County.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 15th, 2013, 9:43 am
by lonesouth
What about camping on one of the islands in Lake Iamonia? I recall doing that in boyscouts many moons ago.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 16th, 2013, 9:18 am
by RiverRunner
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.
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 8:12 am
by Golforfish?
Is it illegal to just pull up into Dog Island at night?
Re: Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 9:18 am
by tallykenj
I've heard of people camping on the east side side.
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Want to take my 6yr old camping.
Posted: October 19th, 2013, 5:44 pm
by EddieJoe
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