Family Camping from 3:00 PM Saturday January 23rd to 10:00AM on Sunday January 24th.

Join us for a wonderful opportunity to overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and experience nature and all the park has to offer.

SAVE THE DATE: This will fill up quickly! Tickets on Eventbrite in December.

IMPORTANT DETAILS:

• Tickets are required for all campers ($ 20). Directions to the location will be shared when you arrive at the park entry gate.
• Minimum age recommended for campers: 6 years
• All campers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
• For safety of all participants, all campers (child, youth, adult) must check in, show ticket to receive and wear an event wrist band.
• Service Project is part of the event. All campers area expected to participate with the clean up service project on Sunday morning.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Tent and camping gear
• Dinner and Breakfast food for your group.
• Headlamps & bug spray
• Re-usable plates, utensils, re-fillable water bottles (please bring plenty of water)
• Clothing appropriate for outdoor play and activities.
• Food for dinner and breakfast.
• Christmas trees for the campfire.
• Anything to make your night comfortable (blankets, treats, toothbrush, comfort items).

SCHEDULE & ACTIVITIES

• 3PM CHECK IN: You must check in to receive one wristband per paid camper.
• 3PM - 5PM: Tent set up.
• ACTIVITIES: Fishing (bring bait), walking, bicycling etc.
• 5:30PM Sunset Walk begins
• 6:30PM Campfire - Smores and more....
• 7PM - 8:30PM Dinner
• 8:30PM SPIDER WALK! (Bring a strong headlamp!)
  

WHAT WILL BE PROVIDED:

• Youth Camp Ground, camping platforms, bonfire place, pristine nature all around.
• All that's needed for yummy S'mores!
• Potable water
• Restrooms (about 400 yards walk / 6-8 minutes walk).
• A whole lot of fu!

SAFETY AND CONDUCT:

• Place all food inside cars or secure containers at night. (Do not feed racoons).
• This is a family and community event for the enjoyment of all participants. Campers are expected to behave in a helpful and polite manner, follow the instructions of the Camping Leader and adhere to all park rules and guidelines. The safety and offering a fund experience for all campers are a top priority. Non compliance can result in being escorted of the park premises.
• Do not bring: weapons, fireworks or other potentially dangerous items.

THE FRIENDS OF CAPE FLORIDA's mission is to protect and enhance the park’s natural resources and its cultural heritage, including the iconic Cape Florida Lighthouse—while creating meaningful opportunities for learning, recreation, and connection.

HOW YOU CAN HELP Become a Member of the Friends, sign up as Lighthouse Ambassador or make a donation to strengthen our programs and educational projects. All funding to the FOCF is directly applied to projects in the park. All donations are tax deductible as allowed by the law.

Learn more about the Cape Florida Lighthouse and the Friends of Cape Florida. Watch our EMMY winning Documentary "200 Years of Cape Florida Lighthouse".

BECOME A LIGHTHOUSE AMBASSADOR: https://friendscapeflorida.org/Ambassadorships

BECOME A MEMBER
https://www.friendscapeflorida.org/Support-Us

MAKE A DONATION
https://friendscapeflorida.org/Give

This event is sponsored by the Friends of Cape Florida Inc.