TATE’S HELL S.F. & WOMACK CREEK CAMPSITES INFO
courteous of Marylyn & Ed Fever
The listing of Tate's Hell Campsites in Reserve America is a mess and anyone who has tried to find it will probably not get the site they thought they had reserved. The 56 campsites in the state forest is listed under 11 different locational categories.
I have put together a guide to all the campsites and under which location in Reserve America you can find it. I don't have it in word file, but it's on www.tateshell-blackwaterriver.com and can be searched by "How to Find..."
The title of the blog is "How to Find Tate's Hell SF Camp sites on Reserve America." You will have to access from the Tate's Hell web the map of the forest which indicates all the campsites, then search the blog for the proper # site and you will find the under what campground it is listed under. The map doesn't include the two new Cash creek sites, but Reserve America has it and I have indicated it on the guide.
Also..in short order, the bathroom/showers at Womack Creek campground will be shut down because the Ochlockonee River is about 1 foot away from one section of the foundation of that facility. As soon as I am notified, I will post. There are two electrical sites at Womack Creek Campground (and cannot be found by looking under Tate's Hell SF Womack Creek Primitive Camp Sites). To reserve a site at the Womack Creek Campground you will have to search on Reserve America by Tates (no apostrophe) Hell state Forest Womack Creek Campground.
When we have time, Ed and I will post on that site, which sites are suitable for paddlers to camp. On the New River there are some landings which have very abrupt drops and can be dangerous when the tide is outgoing. Not only might you miss your footing when the tide is ebbing, but you may also lose your boat if you fall in. (This recently happened to someone we know -- the boat was retrieved by companions.)
Posted: February 12, 2019
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Florida Paddlesports Program Spring Training
The Florida Paddlesports Program trains people to be skilled leaders so paddling is safer and more enjoyable, and establishes more volunteer paddling trip leaders in Florida’s state parks and elsewhere. Since 2014, 95 people have completed the course, and several of these trained volunteers are leading trips for the public. This testimonial was received from participant Ellen Butler after completing the fall 2018 course:
"Over my career, I've delivered and participated in many training sessions, and this one ranks as my best experience ever! I've already framed out changes to our St. Lucie County paddling program, and I'm eager to start working on my skills."
The training involves 16 hours with expert American Canoe Association (ACA) instructors who coach attendees through the rigorous ACA Coastal Day Trip Leader course. This course focuses on risk assessment and group management.
The next training will take place May 21-24, 2019, at Lake Louisa State Park. Class size is limited. Contact [email protected] for more details.
Doug Alderson
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
Office of Greenways and Trails
Assistant Bureau Chief
Office: 850-245-2061
Posted: March 28, 2019
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