Past Public Trips

Didn’t get to join one of these day or overnight trips? Scroll down to see the next ones you can join!

April 20th - 21st: Overnight guided camping trip, Bluff Lake Canoe Shelter in Okefenokee NWR

April 27th - 28th: Overnight guided camping trip, Bluff Lake Canoe Shelter in Okefenokee NWR

April 17th: 3 hour guided paddle tour on the east side of Okefenokee NWR

May 12th - Mother’s Day guided paddle tour on the west side of Okefenokee NWR

July 13th - Overnight guided camping trip, St. Marys River sandbar

July 27th - 3 hour guided boat tour on the west side of Okefenokee NWR

Upcoming Trips of 2024

Below are scheduled trips for 2024 in the Okefenokee Swamp and the rivers of Southeast Georgia/Northeast Florida. You can sign up as an individual or with your family, friends, or group! All trips are dependent on water levels and/or river conditions.

3 Hour Guided Boat Tour (West Side of Okefenokee)

On this tour guided by a local, experienced Naturalist, you’ll ride in comfort on a small skiff that can handle the twists and turns of the beautiful Middle Fork of the Suwannee in Okefenokee. Soak in the beauty of famous Billy’s Lake, the enchanting scenery of the Middle Fork Run, and hop out to explore historic Billy’s Island with your guide! $100.00 per person (plus tax). Complimentary water and snacks included.

Dates:

August 23rd

September 21st

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- Okefenokee Swamp Camping Trips -

3 Day Swamp Trip: Saturday, Oct. 19th - Monday, Oct. 21st

On this trip in the wilderness of America’s largest blackwater swamp, you’ll have an unforgettable experience with a local naturalist to guide you! I’ve already obtained the permits, and I provide all the camping gear, canoes, paddling gear, and food, so all you have to do is sign up!

ITINERARY:

19th (Saturday) - We’ll meet at Stephen C. Foster State Park, load our canoes, and head out! We’ll head “up” the Swamp, 9 miles to Floyd’s Island, our first night’s stop. Who wants s’mores?

20th (Sunday) - After a hearty breakfast, we’ll load the canoes and head back the way we came, but instead of going into the state park, we’ll pass it to go to our second island camp- Mixons Hammock. Today’s paddle will be 11 miles.

21st (Monday) - Rise and shine! Time to head to the Narrows - the passage to the Suwannee River Sill. We’ll paddle just 3 miles, and then we’ll shuttle back to the state park and say our goodbyes, after 3 amazing days in the Okefenokee Swamp!

TOTAL MILEAGE: 23

FEE: $450.00 per person (plus tax) - all inclusive: fee covers boats*, gear, meals, guidance, interpretation, and federal permit fees

3 person minimum required

• *Discount offered for paddlers who bring their own canoe or kayak

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2 Day Swamp Trip: Monday, Oct. 28th - Tuesday, Oct. 29th

On this trip in the wilderness of America’s largest blackwater swamp, we’ll paddle for two days and camp for 1 night! These trips are for those who want to experience TRUE wilderness and a trip of a lifetime in the grand Okefenokee Swamp!

$350.00 per person (plus tax) - all inclusive: fee covers boats*, gear, meals, guidance, interpretation, and permits

3 person minimum required

• Platforms TBD in the 2 month permit booking window leading up to the trip

• *Discount offered for paddlers who bring their own canoe or kayak

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3 Day Swamp Trip: Friday, Nov. 15th - Sunday, Nov. 17th

On this trip in the wilderness of America’s largest blackwater swamp, we’ll paddle for three days and camp for two nights! These trips are for those who want to experience TRUE wilderness and a trip of a lifetime in the grand Okefenokee Swamp!

$450.00 per person (plus tax) - all inclusive: fee covers canoes, gear, meals, guidance, interpretation, and permits

• Platforms/sites TBD in the 2 month permit booking window leading up to the trip

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QUADRANTIDS METEOR SHOWER TRIP:

2 Day Swamp Trip: Friday, Jan. 3rd - Saturday, Jan. 4th

On this trip in the wilderness of America’s largest blackwater swamp, we’ll paddle for two days and camp for 1 night! These trips are for those who want to experience TRUE wilderness and a trip of a lifetime in the grand Okefenokee Swamp! Come watch the Quadrantids Meteor Shower with us deep in the Okefenokee Swamp, one of the best wildernesses on the east coast for a stargazing trip!

$350.00 per person (plus tax) - all inclusive: fee covers boats, gear, meals, guidance, interpretation, and permits

3 person minimum required

• Platforms TBD in the 2 month permit booking window leading up to the trip

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St. Marys River Camping Trips

Accomodation: Tent camping

Trip Description: On this short and easy trip on the beautiful St. Marys River, we’ll put in from Trader’s Hill Boat Ramp, south of Folkston, GA, and paddle upriver against the easy and slow current to our sandbar home for the night. Learn about this blackwater river’s ecology and history as you go with your local naturalist guide! After we set up camp, feel free to swim, cast a line, or simply relax at camp! After a hearty dinner, campfire, fun, and a filling breakfast the next morning, we’ll float back downstream to our vehicles at Traders Hill. This is a great trip for new paddle campers!

$200.00 plus tax per person if needing to rent a canoe/kayak, $170.00 plus tax if bringing your own kayak/canoe/SUP

Trip fee includes paddling instruction, guidance, naturalist interpretation, camping gear* and necessities, meals and snacks, dry bags, and FUN!

*Campers may bring their own tent, sleeping bag, and/or sleeping pad

Trip Dates:

• TBD for Fall and Winter

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Suwannee River Camping Trips

Accomodation: Tent camping (screened in building at Woods Ferry River Camp)

Trip Description: On this trip, we’ll paddle 24 miles of the iconic Suwannee River from White Springs to the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, camping at the Woods Ferry River Camp halfway through. 12 mile paddles each day. Learn about this blackwater river’s ecology and history as you go with your naturalist guide! After we set up camp, feel free to swim, cast a line, or relax at camp. Float past sandbars, bluffs, karst, and springs on this 2 day adventure on one of the South’s most beloved rivers!

$375.00 plus tax per person if needing to rent a canoe/kayak, $345.00 plus tax if bringing your own

Trip requires a 2 person minimum

Trip fee includes paddling instruction, guidance, naturalist interpretation, shuttle fee, camping gear* and necessities, meals and snacks, dry bags, and FUN!

*Campers may bring their own tent, sleeping bag, and/or sleeping pad

Trip Dates:

• September 23-24

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