Okefenokee Kayak --> Two last-minute spo ts open!!

“I have two spots open in my group permit for a kayak trip I organized. We will be arriving in the swamp Thursday, January 13th around noon, and will be staying at a campground.
Friday morning, January 14th, we will be on the water before 10:00 am and paddling 12 miles to a designated campsite. Saturday, we will paddle 11 miles to a designated campsite, and Sunday, we will paddle an easy 8 miles out to meet our shuttle.

First come, first serve. If you can make this trip, email me and I will fill you on on the specific details of the costs and itenerary.

I can't wait!!!!!”

“I've been thinking about trying to set a trip up like this myself. I'd love to see the pics and hear about it when you get back. Have fun.”

“Will give a full report, Dayhiker! Setting up the permit is a pain, but I appreciate having the whole trail to myself so I am not complaining!”

“I would love to do a trip like this.
Please keep me in mind.”

“Heck, I've not checked this forum since before Christmas! I only made weekend plans the other day, or I would jump in! I paddle FL several times each winter ever since I moved to NGA. I usually go further south, sea kayak to islands, river trips, etc.. I'd thought of the OK Swamp, but couldn't build any interest among paddling friends. Thanks for posting the open slots. Perhaps it will generate interest for a Cumberland Island trip!”

“If you can make it, let me know! I will probably spark the ignition on starting a Cumberland Island trip soon as well!”

“Sorry to confuse.
To short a turn around time for me.
Please keep me in mind for future trips.
My poor ol' yak is so dry.
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“Funny thing is that I'll be on Cumberland Island this weekend.

The Oke is pretty close to me.”

“Do they have kayak rentals? If yes, how much does one cost? I have paddles, but no life jacket.
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“have camped and fished the oke.what a great place,but watch for gators!if i wasnt fixin to head for mexici i'd for sure like to go!!p.s.be sure to take fishin poles!!”

“Hello Smokygirl hope you guys have a blast. I would have joined your trip iffin I had known a little sooner. I guess I am heading up north to Blair Witch land to meet alot of folks that I've never met.Maybe next year we can go back to Linville.”

“A dry yak is such a sad thing...

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“SG - I've never been to Cumberland and want to go at some point. I'd be interested in a future trip there.”

“shucky darn, wish i would have read this sooner, i just coordinated fri thru monday off yesterday..... but not thursday :(...
okeefenokee has been on my to do list for a while....looking forward to a trip report!!”

“Me too om!”

“Sorry you all - I would have made it a public trip, but was organizing it with my neighbour and her family and her sister and husband were not able to come. HP - I will shouting Hi at Cumberland Island when I am down there!

Nowslimmer, Oke Adventures rents recreational kayaks, but they don't have hattches for gear and stuff.

Om - that's too bad - we are starting on the water at Kingfisher entrance Friday morning if you change your mind!”

“My trail heart is broken over Linville!! Have fun - maybe you come on the future Cumberland Island trip?”

“Hey Smokygirl
Just back from a trip on the Suwannee, Can't make the swamp, to late. If you like the swamp you should do the river to the Gulf.
Dayhike, Let me know if you do Cumberland, I'm in.”

“ga codger - Welcome to TT if no one has.
About where are you located?
I get up to the GA AT a fair amount. I need to finish backpacking that last little bit in the North going into NC, be a little latter this Spring.”

“thanks for the welcome.im located @ clayton,ga.about 20 miles from the AT.ive hiked most of the ga part,great hike from dicks creek gap to fontana dam n.c.”

“hey ss im lookin for somone around here to go yakkin with! I just just experienced my first wolfe river float near long beach,ms about a month ago... it was so pretty down there. So if you want to put that boat in the water lets go!”

“It was great. Any trip that has smokygirl envolved is always a great trip. I was sure glad for the opportunity to join this group.”

“I had an awesome time. The beauty of the swamp shut my mouth! I hope your legs and arms are recooperating! I will have to type a brief report soon - very busy today. Just got back last night and the boats are still tied to my car!!”

“I am working on a plan for a week long canoe trip between Christmas and New Years.

I had the list down to the Bogue Chitto in South Mississippi/Louisiana or 100 miles of the Mississippi River from Clarksdale to Greenville.

Now I am kicking around going to Okefenokee. Has anyone been there lately?”