Bears Den
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Looking at a possible trip in October to Wekiwa Springs SP. Anyone have site recommendations? Never been there but it looks like a great place!! Thanks in advance. No substitute for experience.
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AntiqFreq
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I just posted a few days ago about this park, we've been there 2 times and go again tomorrow.
The Spring re-opened Wednesday (due to TS Fay)
and now the Canoe rental is opened up again as of today!
We love this park. We go lots of canoeing - and the scenery is wonderful.
We like sites 45 and 47.....
We'll be in site 47 this Labor Day Weekend.
Enjoy!
Jo
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Bears Den
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Jo,
How far is the river and or swimming hole from sites 45 & 47. I have a kayak and was wondering if I'd have to drive to the water or carry my kayak? Thanks for your help.
Russ
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AntiqFreq
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Russ,
You have to launch the kayak ( in our case our canoe ) from the rental area of their canoe people. You do have to drive to the parking area, then carry your
stuff down.
It is a trek down there........but it is worth it.
We usually have to make two trips - I stay with the canoe & he goes back &
gets the rest of the stuff then we take off.
Jo
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Bears Den
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Thanks for the info.
Russ
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Tarponteaser
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Hey Russ, If you ever want to make a cart for the kayak for easy hauling at campgrounds, here is a link for one design.
http://www.kayakfishingstuff.com/articles_view.asp?Kayak_Articles=38
The carts do come in handy when there is a bit of a walk from the parking lot to the water.
Have fun
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JoeH
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We were there last month-- I'd say it's about 1 mile form the campsites to the swimming area. The walk there made the water all that much more inviting.
We rented a canoe instead of hauling the yaks. We were the first ones out in the mornignand couldn't beleive the number of canoes on the river when we came back later in the day. We mainly went up the Rock Springs run and only came across a few people the entire time up there until we got back to the main river
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AntiqFreq
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We are going to the the Rock Springs run this time also.
We went the opposite direction last time.
I heard canoes can make it there and now that the water will be higher.........
shouldn't have any spots where we have to get out and trek the canoe over!
Everyone have a great weekend, I sure hope I do!
Jo
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Here are pics from our stay Wekiwa Springs SP
Have a great time camping,
Terry
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I have some Wekiwa springs pics in my link. Nice place.
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