Cumberland Island camping - Thu, Sep 29 2011

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Cumberland Island camping

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

SE corner of GA, near St. Mary's GA

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Sep 29 2011 5:00 pm >> Sun, Oct 2 2011 11:00 am (Carpool Departure: 5:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, May 19 2011 8:45 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 5 2011 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days 18 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Kristi
Michael Johnson

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Member Cost:

$25.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This is a relaxing camping trip at Sea Camp, on Cumberland island National Seashore, off the coast of south Georgia. http://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm. I have been here at this time of year, and typically the bugs are few, the temperatures have moderated and the ocean is wonderfully warm for swimming. We will stay two nights on the island, in the camping site, "Sea Camp", which is about 1/2 mile walk from where the ferry drops us off. Carts are made available to port gear to the campsite, and we recommend keeping it to a minimum amount of gear. The campsites have men and womens bathrooms with cold water showers. The campsite is about a five minute walk to the beaach via a boardwalk through the sand dunes.

Thursday, 9/29: Travel from Atlanta to St Mary's GA. Stay over night in a local hotel/motel. There are many hotel/motel options. Each person is responsible for these costs; we have plenty of time to coordinate sharing rooms and expenses.

Friday, 9/30, 8AM: After eating breakfast (on your own) and resuppling the ice in your cooler, meet at the ferry dock. Check in. Depart for Cumberland Island at 9am. The ferry ride is about 40 minutes long; we'll be deposited on the inland side of the island. We will check in with the park service, get our assigned spaces, listen to a short lecture, and then using the carts provided, take our coolers and gear to the camp sites. At the camp site, we'll set up our tents. Cages are provided to store food so that the raccoons cannot get to it. No food is to be left out; raccoons may eat/attack it otherwise.

Friday and Saturday are open to wandering the hiking paths, visiting the ruins on the south end of the island, swimming, playing on the beach, and photographing. The next time we "have" to be any where is Sunday morning. However, as a group, we will plan to visit Dungeness on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, and walk around the entire south end of the island, back up north towards our campsite. As a group we will go to the beach after dark to view the stars and swim with the glowing zooplakten (optional, but highly recommended).

Sunday, Oct 2: depart on the ferry at 10:15am. Arrive back at the dock around 11am. Unload the gear from the ferry boat, to the cars. We will stop for lunch and drive back to Atlanta. You can expect to be back in Atlanta by six.

NOTE: As there is so much interest in Cumberland Island, you might consider making your own reservations. The number to call is 877-860-6787, M-F 10-4.

Required Items to Bring:
The following text has been borrowed from Charlie Cottingham who so eloquently provides great details. I've edited the text where necessary. Thank you Charlie!

* Asterisk indicates "Optional" item.

FOR SLEEPING:
Tent (or share with a friend)
Foam Pad, Blow-Up Pad/ AirMattress, or Hammock
Sleeping Bag, or Sheets & Blankets, appropriate for weather
Compact Pillow*

CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES: Adjust seasonally, and according to weather forecast.
2 Pair of Hiking or Running Shorts + 1 Pair light Long Pants
2 T-Shirts or Synthetic Undershirts + 1 Long-Sleeve Shirt
2 Pair Each: Socks & Underwear Bandanna*
Light Jacket (per weather)
Swimsuit
RainCoat or Poncho
Cap or Hat Sunglasses
1 or 2 Pair comfortable Shoes (e.g., Hiking Shoes, River Sandals, or "Crocs")

TOILETRY ITEMS: (The Sea Camp Campsite has potable water, toilets, and cold water showers.)

Bug Repellant (esp. April-Oct.) SunScreen & Lip Balm
Biodegradable Soap/ Shampoo Towel & WashCloth
Toothbrush & Paste
WaterBag* or "Solar Shower*" to use in place of the cold water showers.
Headlamp or Flashlight + Extra Batteries

FOR COOKING & MEALS:
Two Breakfast
Two Lunches
Two Dinners
Washable Hard Plate, Insulated Cup (ideally "spill-proof" with lid), and steel Dining Utensils
Large Cooler with plenty of ice, perishable foods, and your favorite beverages. (Suggestion: Pre-freeze plastic jugs of water or wine-box bladders for long-lasting ice + bonus ice water!.)

FOR CAMPFIRES, COMFORT & LEISURE, ETC:

1 or 2 Packaged "FireLogs"*    Kindling & Newspapers* Saw, Hatchet, etc.*
Compact Fold-up Chair* About 50 Feet of Light Nylon Cord* (for clothesline, etc.)
"Action Packer"-type Covered Box* w/latches for keeping items protected from critters & rain.
Cards & Games*            Reading Materials*
Any lightweight Musical Instrument* that you play   Frisbee*, Ball, etc.

DayPack (e.g: with Compass, Maps, InkPen, Knife, Matches, Mini-Flashlight, Tissues, SunScreen, LipBalm, Bug Repellant, Mini-1st-Aid Kit)
Suggested Lunch Items for Pack and/or small Cooler: Box-Beverage, Gorp, Apple, Cheese, Sandwich, Chips, etc.
Camera with plenty of memory, spare camera Battery, Tripod*
Binoculars*
Nature Guides* to Birds, Trees, Stars, etc.

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How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

5:00 pm

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Notes:

This event is rain or shine.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$25.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Ferry ride to Cumberand Island from St. Mary's.

There will be an additional charge of $12.00 due upon arrival at the ferry dock for the entrance fee into the park, and 2 nights camping at Sea Camp.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Aug 5 2011.

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