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I have been scouting a few places using google earth for camping(most are around mashes sands) and just trying to get some input on a couple of reachable beaching areas to have to myself. Don't appear to be any around St Marks although that would be ideal(keep boat at shields).

I have a 17' proline that will get pretty shallow and figure I'll have to schedule around the tides.

These places look to be public property and have seen a couple spots with boats already there on google maps.

If you have a spot I'd appreciate any input and you can PM me if you don't want it public and I'll respect that as well(keep quiet).

I should also mention I'm not interested in a campground. primitive to very primitive is what I'm looking for.. May not be attainable though.

Cape St. George

We used to camp on the west end of Dog Island at the narrowest point. Very secluded.

I have heard from several folks that they have made it illegal in the last few years. I am not sure what the status is on that.

Dubble

I have seen campers in SGI state park on the outside beach of the East Slough boat ramp area. Also I read that you can camp in Nick's Hole boy scout area (SGI also), but don't have concrete info on that.

There is a really cool little camping spot back in chaires creek. this place is a hidden little gem. I have never camped there but have pulled the boat a couple times. You can find some more info on the bald point website.

Just looking at the Bald Point Map, but I don't see camping listed. Don't see any reference to any sites on Chaires Creek. ????? Can you provide a link to the website you referred to?

camperkilgore wrote:Just looking at the Bald Point Map, but I don't see camping listed. Don't see any reference to any sites on Chaires Creek. ????? Can you provide a link to the website you referred to?

There is a primitive site on the creek. Call the park to check it out. I pass it and see the small sign every time I paddle the creek.

Two more - Little St. George - get the info from:
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 850-670-7700
Have camped here, its great.

and:

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

and:

Wilderness area at the tip of St. Joe State Park -
Camped here too, very cool.
reserve at the Park.

Luck,

EJ

Thanks EJ
Sounds like a good spot.

If you ever drive down to cedar key, there is some awesome spots to camp out at. So many little islands. Just bring fresh water, that's why they're keys... Wonderful down there!