12 Paddles in 12 Months: Bonus Paddle - Dames Ferry State Park

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12 Paddles in 12 Months: Bonus Paddle - Dames Ferry State Park

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Dames Ferry State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 24 2026 10:30 am >> Sun, May 24 2026 1:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 13 2026 7:10 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 23 2026 7:05 pm

Event Duration:

3 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate (Exploratory)

Distance:

7 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kelly

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

2 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

12 Paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks

Did you know that there is Georgia State Parks offers a paddlers club? All you have to do is paddle in 12 (or more) GA State Parks. Join me in completing this paddling challenge in 2026! More information on the 12 months of paddling is below.

Our Bonus Paddle is on Lake Juliette, a crystal-clear lake formed by the Ocmulgee River.

Our trip will consist of making our way into the coves and bays. We will go as far as possible before the water get too shallow and then sit and watch the birds for a time before we proceed around the edge of the lake weaving through the standing timber.

This is a BYOB event - there are no kayak rentals at Dames Ferry State Park.

For those people planning on staying overnight at High Falls State Park, need to register for both events.

Dames Ferry State Park does not rent kayaks and canoes.

After the paddling there is an optional late lunch at the Whistle Stop Cafe (opened after the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed here) https://maps.app.goo.gl/mrg12JZEuYTqyCxb9

More information on the "12 paddles in 12 months in 12 Georgia State Parks" (see GA State park list here https://gastateparks.org/sites/default/files/par ks/pdf/clubs/ParkPaddlers_MemberCard_2023_fillable.pdf )

I will post the following paddles at least 1 month ahead of the date of the event. The paddles with the * will have boat rentals. I have 1 make-up paddle listed but will likely repeat others over the summer so you wil have several oppurtunities to get 12 paddles. The last paddle is at the Okefenokee, we will rent some cabins and have a celebration for those folks who paddle in 12 parks in 2026.

Paddle 1: January 17th: Sweetwater Creek State Park

Paddle: 2 February 21: Watson Mill Bridge

Paddle 3: March 14th: Chattahochee Bend

*Paddle 4: April 11th: George L. Smith State Park in Twin City

*Paddle 5: May 23rd – 25th High Falls State Park and Dames Ferry State Park (we have a primitive campsite rented for people who want to stay overnight at High Falls).

*Paddle 6: June 20: Hard Labor Creek State Park

*Paddle 7: July 18: Moccasin Creek State Park (Lake Burton)

*Paddle 8: August 15th Don Carter State Park (Lake Lanier)

*August 22nd (make-up Paddle): Fort Yargo State Park

*Paddle 9: September 19: Elijah Clark State Park

*Paddle 10: October 31: Halloween Paddle: James H Floyd State Park

Paddle 11: November 7th: Fort Mountain and Hike the Gahuti Trail

*Paddle 12: December 4-6: Stephen C Foster State Park - Okefenokee

Required Items to Bring:

Your boat, paddle and PDF, water, snacks

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Camera

Swim Suit

Binoculars

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Follow your GPS to

9546 GA Hwy. 87
Juliette, GA 31046
Monroe County

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BT4NRbjHn5bs7X7s8

We will meet at the Boat Ramp and help each other unload.

If you are going to join us for a late lunch the address is: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mrg12JZEuYTqyCxb9

Notes:

A camping trip at High Falls State Park is being posted in conjunction with this paddle. You do not need to attend the camping trip to attend the paddle. If you want to paddle and camp please sign up for both events.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost Includes:

You will need a GA State Park Pass or pay $10 for a day pass.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.

Registration for this event opens at 4/13/2026 7:10:00 PM