The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, on the border of Georgia and Florida, is one of the best places in the country for exploring and camping paddling trails. As the largest blackwater swamp in North America, it offers beginners and tenured paddlers alike an unrivaled, true wilderness experience. In A Guide to Kayak and Canoe Camping the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, veteran outdoorsman Scott Lynch answers every single question that a kayak camper could have. With more than 90 photographs and maps, the guide provides a comprehensive review of trails, campsites, itineraries, refuge access, and more to ensure that eager adventurers are properly equipped. The Okefenokee holds swaths of natural beauty that Lynch makes more accessible for all levels of outdoor skill. The Guide to Kayak and Canoe Camping the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge includes the following: -10 waterway campsites-8 paddling trails-Trail & camp maps for the entire refuge-Refuge access/boat ramps-Suggestions for 1-to-4-day trips-Level-of-difficulty guidelines, precautions, and tips-Day-use shelter information-Day-paddling trip itineraries-GPS coordinates for all campsites, boat ramps, and shelters-Photos of every trail and campsite, as well as wildlife, so that you know what to expect on your adventure
