Hello,
We are looking for somewhere to camp near Green Swamp this summer. We have a 26' travel trailer and need to find a place with 30 AMP service. We want to take the trailer and spend the weekend scouting green Swamp. Does anyone know any camp grounds around Green Swamp WMA?

Thanks,
Chris

There's a US Forestry camp ground next to Green Swamp WMA on Richlom WMA which borders Green Swamp. It use to be $8.00 per night, but you will have to call the USFS to be sure. They provide Water and 110 Electrical hook up, No Sewer!

One thing you might need to know.The Green Swamp is locked up during the closed season. The 471 gate is open and only for about the first mile. What you can do is park your vehicle on Rockridge and ride a bike in there. That is allowed and I've done that. YOu can get your vehicle off the Rockridge road about 30 feet or more.
c7

Rebel Hog,

Thanks for the info on the US Forecstry Camp. I will check it out.

Chuck,

Yeah, I know that Green Swamp is closed to vehicles. )-: We will be taking our bikes. (-:

Thanks,
Chris

OK good deal. You know what?? That's a great idea. I've been wanting to get some exercise this year. What a very good way to get some PROFITABLE exercise. I could do the same thing. Trouble is I hunt Powder Grade. that would be a heck of a long bike ride but no doubt I could burn 10 pounds of weight in one day. I've already found 2 spots off of Google I plan to scout...both are on Powder.
Good luck and watch out for snakes..they are there.
c7

Yep!You will see more in the winter time! They come out to Sun bathe.

Guys,

How bad are snakes out there? One of my co-workers got bit by a diamond back rattler. He was bit before Christmas and the doctor will not allow him back to work yet! So I am kind of scared by what a rattler can do to you. He was bit on the hand and lucky to still have his arm. He actually has kept his hand and all digits. So that is the good news.. It just scares the heck out of me.

Should I get some snake boots? Have you guys seen many rattlers yourselfs?

Chuck,

You should be able to ride easly about 7 mph so you should be able to scout some good distance on a bike. And like you said it will burn off some pounds.

Later,
Chris

Chris,

In 5 years of hunting the Green Swamp ..I've only seen one diamond back rattler out there and it was dead in the road. I've seen about 10 cotton mouths , and about 4 pigmy rattlers. To me the pigmy are your most dangerous..WHY? because they are hardto see. I would diffently either wear Good rubber boots or snakeboots. I was just looking at a pair of snakeboots for turkey hunting yesterday when my new Cabelas book arrived. I do plan to scout alot. I was drawn for the first weekend turkey hunt. I wll be scouting where I called in a bird last year.
God bless and be careful out there.

Cell phones are useless out there in most places. I can call out of my stand or at some places ..but for the most parts they are useless on land.
C7

First i want to post this link because it will help all of us that spend time enjoying the outdoors in FL.
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/natsci/herpetology/fl-guide/onlineguide.htm

Next i want to say that wearing a good pair of boots either rubber like Chuck suggested or snake boots or gaithers is going to help alot with your comfort level while your out there, youll enjoy it more while not having to stress over watching the ground constantly.

I am in to Herps and go out hunting snakes all the time in my area. I am out there looking for them and they can be really hard to find, especsally the little pygmy as chuck suggested because you most likely will never hear the rattle. And probably never see it. If most folks knew how many snakes the have steped over or gone past while out there they probably would stay home.

I have had conversations on here with Chuck and Reb about this very same thing, and have decided to invest in a good pair of snake proof boots for when i get out to start hunting just for that extra piece of mind. Alltough i dont wear snake proof boots while hunting for snakes, I usally have a snake hook, and tong.

IMHO if it will help you enjoy being there having the extra piece of mind then the extra cost is well worth it.

I allso suggest to everyone to take a look at that link, maybe even pick up a feild guide for ID ing snakes in FL. Alot of those cottonmouths people see are actually banded water snakes, and harmless. As well as alot of the others snakes folks run into. Most snakes play an important role in rodent control, which allso play a large role in disease control.

Didnt mean to take the tread off topic just thought i would put something helpful in.

Coyboy,

Thanks for the link on snakes. If the tread changes directions that is fine. I think I have some information to help find a camp ground.

Chuck,

Yeah, I think I am leaning toward a pair of snake boots. They are just so hot. )-:

Thanks for all the input.

Cheers,
Chris