Winter Florida 2022/23
Circuit Leaders: Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com
This circuit will start in Pensacola, FL early in November and will continue down the Gulf Coast side of Florida. After spending Christmas and New Years Eve near Brandon and Punta Gorda, the circuit will continue around the tip of Florida and up the central area and east coast of Florida. Activities will include hiking, biking, kayaking and of course sightseeing.
The number of participants will need to be limited to approximately 12 due to the size of the locations. A second group can start a week behind if there is enough interest. It will also need a circuit leader.
It is strongly recommended that you have an Elks and Moose membership as some of the lodges require membership to stay there. There are a few places that require reservations and they are noted. They will need to be made as soon as you confirm with the circuit leader availability to join.
WINTER HAVEN, FL
Kayaking on the Chain of Lakes and biking on the Teco-Auburndate Trail.
Moose Lodge, 2305 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL
Use address or GPS coordinates. Some electric, water, and dump on site. Members only. 863-294-1727
N28.046347,W81.754806 – Click on link to see Google Map
Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com
FRUITLAND PARK, FL
Venetian Gardens Park, Pacquettes Tractor Museum, Flat Island Preserve, Bourlay Historic Nature Park, Seminole State Forest, dancing in the VILLAGES, golfing, hiking, kayaking, fishing and biking.
Windy Acres, 1350 Miller Blvd. Fruitland Park, FL First come, approximately $10 to $30 a night. Host or Circuit Leader to verify cost and availability. 352-643-1638
Use address or GPS coordinates, 20 acres, no campfires, pets are welcome on leash, no dump station.
N28.86081,W81.93128 – Click on link to see Google Map
Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com
OCALA, FL
Kayak Silver Springs, ride the Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway, and visit the Ocala National Forrest.
Moose Lodge, 7165 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala, FL. Host or circuit leader to verify space, availability and donation. 352-687-3744
Use address or GPS coordinates. Boondocking only. No facilities.
N29.12579,W82.03335 – Click on link to see Google Map
Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com
LAKE CITY, FL
Tube or kayak at the Itchetucknee Springs State Park and visit O Leno State Park, built in by the CCC in the mid 1930s. O Leno is also part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. There is a bike trail that connects these 2 state parks. Kayak on the Sante Fe River which has several springs, there are a couple of places where part of the river falls and travels underground until it rises. The Olustee Battlefield State Park, the site of Floridas largest Civil War battle is also nearby.
Moose Center #624, 624 NE Williams St, Lake City, FL. 32055, Phone (386) 755-4830
Use address or GPS coordinates. 23 sites with electric 30 amps and water, dump on site. Parking on grass, fairly level. $15/night. Fanning Springs Moose Lodge could serve as an alternate location.
N30.19246,W82.60326 – Click on link to see Google Map
Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com
JACKSONVILLE, FL
Visit Kingsley Plantation, the oldest(1790s) and best-preserved plantation site in Florida. Bike the Jacksonville-Baldwin Rail Trail and walk the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Many hiking options such as the Timucuan Preserve and Talbot Island State Park. Drive to St. Augustine to tour the Castillo De San Marco Fort (built by the Spanish in the 1600s), the lighthouse, and the Fountain of Youth.
Elks 2605, 5920 Collins RD. Jacksonville, Fl. 32244-5802. 904-771-6732 Host or Circuit Leader to contact the Elks a couple of weeks prior to arriving to verify space and donations.
Orange Park Elks #2605, easy access to interstate 295. $20 per night, $30 a night for water and electric, all first come, Dump on premises. Members only
N30.203936,W81.737350 – Click on link to see Google Map
Heather Shaw, 937-545-9624, shaw45054@yahoo.com
Kathy Carson, 740-973-1518, Carson.kathy@gmail.com