LcP Sparkleberry Paddle & Camping Trip
Sat., May 31, 2008

As of April 18, 2008, iIt has been reported that Sparkleberry Swamp has enough water for us to paddle.  We will do Sparkleberry Swamp on Saturday 31 May.  We'll have two groups, a regular group and an intermediate group that leave at different times. We're encouraging people to camp at Poinsett State Park for the weekend. Reservations will be required to camp in the main campground. Ralph is thinking about organizing the camping for the primitive area. Please contact him at kayakcharleton@comcast.net  if you are interested in primitive camping.
 
The following is camping info related to Poinsett State park:. 
  • The campground provides twenty-five sites with individual water and electrical hookups which rent for $12/site/night, and twenty-five tent sites with individual water, which rent for $9/site/night.
  • Some sites accommodate RV's up to 40 feet.
  • The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers.
  • Camping clubs are allowed to reserve up to 25 sites.
  • Tent and RV Camping: Yes
  • Camping Reservations Accepted: To make a camping reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking Park Reservation.
  • Camping reservations must be made for a minimum of two nights.
  • Reservations requested less than three (3) days in advance of check-in must be made directly through the park.
  • For example: If today is Wednesday and you are making a reservation for the upcoming Friday, you must make the reservation by contacting the park directly.
  • Sites with Elec. & Water: 24 sites rent for $12-13/site/night
  • Discounted rates are available for seasons of lower demand.
  • Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
  • Designated Tent Sites: 26 sites rent for $9-10/site/night
  • Discounted rates are available for seasons of lower demand.
  • Note: Rates listed do not include applicable sales tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.
  • Group Camping Area: The primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 200 people.
  • The area includes central water and privy toilets.
  • Reservations are accepted. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly.
  • Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers.
 
See you at Sparkleberry!