Silver Lake Camp, Hike, Potluck Lunch & FTA Suncoast Chapter Meeting

FTA Suncoast Chapter FALL GET TOGETHER at Silver Lake - Camp, Hike, Bike, Paddle, Fish, Potluck lunch & Meeting

Saturday morning TBD will lead an 8-10 mile out-and-back hike from the day use pavilion along the River Trail. Be at the pavilion at 8:00 AM to sign in.

Saturday morning TBD will lead a 5-7 mile out-and-back hike from the day use pavilion. Be at the pavilion at 8:30 AM to sign in.

Saturday morning TBD will be leading a 3.6 mile hike going through the Silver Lake Rec area and campgrounds. Meet at the pavilion at 9:30 for sign in for this nice leisurely hike.

Hikes are followed by a potluck lunch at the day use pavilion along with the FTA Suncoast Chapter meeting. Approx 12:30 ish...FTA will be furnishing hot dogs/brats, buns, condiments, plates & cutlery. Please bring a potluck food item to add to the meal. We are asking for $10.00 donation from each person to cover food costs, pavilion rental. Payable at the pavilion at time of lunch.

Some activities to explore on your own or with a group. Prime hiking trails can be accessed from camp, as well as the paved Withlacoochee State Trail. All campgrounds have river access for paddlers and anglers.

If you are attending Saturday only, there is a $1.99 Florida State Forest Day Use Fee. Pay on the day of the event via the Web Store at https://floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com. If you don't have internet access, you may pay later.

There are three campgrounds at Silver Lake rec area: Silver Lake, Cypress Glen, & Crooked River. We usually base at Cypress Glen, where there is electricity. Some prefer Crooked River, less highway noise, more rustic, tents only, & non electric. Silver Lake campground is also available. It is right next to I-75 and you may need earplugs. All have clean drinking water and showers.

Reserve on your own via https://floridastateforests.ReserveAmerica.com. If things fill up, as Suncoast events often do, please offer to share a site with other campers.

Sunday morning breakfast, to be held at campsite #55 in Cypress Glen campground, FTA will provide eggs, bacon, bread and butter. Please bring something to share or an FTA donation. Starts around 8:30.

SUNDAY fun: Paddling available

https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/82305/file/Silver-Lake-Brochure-102019.pdf (please note: the reservation web link in the brochure will not work if you include the "www.")

Plan ahead! See you there! At this time you have your pick of campsites!