Canoeing into Okefenokee Swamp

- I need to thank Myra Kincaid for giving me information on this trip. 

About the Swamp:

"Visiting the Okefenokee Swamp Park instantly transports you into a prehistoric environment, populated by living dinosaurs – our alligators, as well as unique species of carnivorous plants, rare birds and the opportunity to learn more about the ancient Okefenokee cultures" Click Here

Here is an NYTimes article about canoeing into Okefenokee click here

Itinerary:

This is a 3 days canoeing trip into Okefenokee Swamp. We start driving on the evening of Thursday 31st. We will stay the night at a campsite near the swamp (TBD). Friday early morning we will pick up our canoes at Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (Okefenokee Adventures) and start paddling. After 12 miles paddling, we camp at Round Top shelter for the night. The next day we will paddle 15 miles and settle down for the night at Monkey Lake campsite. For the last day, we paddle out 8 miles and finish where we started. Then get into our cars and drive back to Atlanta. We may stop to grab a bite on our way back (this will be group decision). 

 Please read the following information:

1: Okefenokee National wildlife refuge wilderness canoe guide: Clik here 

2: Map: Click here 

The Trip Leader(s) for this event has (have) elected either to personally collect the funds that event participants are required to pay or to require participants to pay funds directly to a third party. No funds will be paid to the Atlanta Outdoor Club for this event. Therefore, by registering for this event, you acknowledge and agree to the following: (1) the monies paid by registrants will not be monitored, managed, or otherwise accounted for by the Atlanta Outdoor Club; (2) that the Atlanta Outdoor Club bears no financial responsibility for this event; and (3) you waive any and all claims against the Atlanta Outdoor Club, and hold the Atlanta Outdoor Club harmless for the loss of any monies you paid for this event.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, any paying registrant may request directly from the Trip Leader, prior to the event, a breakdown of funds collected, estimated expenses, and deposits made in anticipation of the event. Following the event, the Trip Leader must complete his or her financial accounting for the event, with supporting documentation, within 30 days of the completion of the event, and a paid registrant may request a breakdown of funds collected, money spent and supporting documentation after that time. If you are unable to obtain requested documentation, please contact the Director of Paid Events.

Summary of costs:

• Canoe Rental - 3 days per canoe: $75.00 - I will reserve 3 or 4 canoe

• Camping fees - 2 nights: $30 per person 

• Park reservation Fee: $10 shared between all participants

• AOC Service fee: $5 per person 

 • Thursday night camp reservation - TBD 

Payments will be made directly to the trip leader. I will send you payment instruction after the registration cut off. 

Cancellations prior to 1/18/2019 will be refunded in full less the $5 administrative fee.  Cancelations 1/19/2019 and after will only be refunded if a replacement participant can be found, if another AOC member can take your spot the refund will be less the $5 admin. fee.