River Float

Etowah River Float
September 9-11, 2022

Get ready to Kayak and fish or float in a tube down the Etowah river!

start on Eurahlee Creek and continue down the Etowah river for 4 miles.

New information will be posted at the top of the page, so check back! 

All participants

Things To Remember

• Closed toed shoes

• The forecast calls for some rain - be prepared! 

• Dry bag - If you have a dry bag that could fit 6-8 lunches, bring it as we will need Each group will need a dry bag for their lunches. If you have a large one, bring it. 

• Everyone should bring money for lunch on Sunday afternoon.

Departure options

• Those departing Friday night should assemple at OGUMC at 6:00 p.m. Friday. Eat dinner prior to arriving at OGUMC.

• Those departing Saturday morning should assemble at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Eat breakfast prior to arriving at OGUMC.

• Driving to and from the campout - Scouts will determine whose vehicle they are riding in at each departure from the church.

Things To Do

• All participants must sign the waiver for Eurahlee Creek Outfitters. Print the waiver, review, sign, and turn in when you arrive at OGUMC for the weekend. Please do not email them to anyone. Please bring them 

• T77 Scouts and Adults who have not turned in a waiver are:

  • Jeff Hackney

  • Camryn Massey

  • Neal Narula

• If you submitted your waiver let akrafty@me.com know and I will doublecheck the pile

• Marcus Taylor is collecting waivers for all of Troop 177

• For those fishing and age 16-64, you will need to obtain a GA fishing license. Access the GA website here.

• Fishing Gear: For those fishing, you will need to provide your own fishing gear so start gathering it, asking to borrow gear as needed. If you need help finding gear let Rob Harrison (rob.n3ikc@gmail.com) and/or Jeff Rogers (jeffrogers0422@gmail.com) know. 

Please Note: ALL PARTICIPANTS ON THE WATER MUST BE “SWIMMERS” and have passed the BSA swim test (within past 12 months). Swim tests can be arranged for those who have not passed the BSA swim test.

T77 Participant Arrivals

our campsite

Camping
Frankie Harris Park

11 Euharlee 5 Forks Rd SW

Euharlee, GA 30145

Google Map

Drive time is approx. 1.25 hours, but may be longer depending on traffic.

Pictures of our campsite. There is a pavilion and restrooms. 

Documents

• Trip Sheet

Outfitter 

Eurhalee Creek Outfitters (walking distance from campsite and river put-in)

102 Covered Bridge Rd SW

Euharlee, GA 30120

FLoats 

• Those kayaking will paddle from Eurhalee Creek Outfitters to Hardin Bridge Boat Ramp (4 miles). (Map #1)

• Those tubing will have two options. Depending on preference and weather you can . . . . 

  • Float from Eurhalee Creek Outfitters to Hardin Bridge Road (Map #1)

  • Float from Eurhalee Creek Outfitters to Eurhalee Road bridge (Map #2)

Contact info for attending adults

Information for contacting adults on the trip is below. A key contact is Sara Henderson, ‭(678) 641-9427‬.   

To be posted closer to the trip date

Weekend Weather

As of this posting, the forecast for Fri, Sat and Sun calls for a good chance for rain and temperatures around 76 during the day and 68 at night. 

• Refer to this Scout Camping Packing Checklist to make sure you bring everything you need.

When to wear class A uniform

Scouts and adult leaders will wear Class A shirts at the following times:

• Friday night or Saturday morning, enroute to Frankie Harris Park (we always travel in uniform)

• For Scouts Own Service

• Sunday, enroute back to OGUMC 

Prescription Medication?

If your scout will be taking medications during the weekend, please have your Scout turn it over to the Troop medical officer on Friday prior to departure.

• • • Complete this Medication Administration Form:

    • NO prescription, over the counter medicine, vitamins or herbal supplements are permitted in a Scout’s gear.

    • The Scout’s medication, along with the completed form should be placed in a Ziplock bag.

    • Medications MUST BE in their ORIGINAL containers.  We will be unable to accept anything without the original container. 

    • Please label the Ziplock bag with your Scout’s name.

    • Emergency medications such as Epi-pen and albuterol inhalers should be kept with the Scout at all times!!!!!

Sunday Return to OGUMC

Scouts plan to depart Frankie Harris Park around 11:00 a.m. After stopping for lunch, the estimated time to arrive at OGUMC is 1:00 p.m. All Scouts will need to be present for roll call and to help unload the trailer before being dismissed. 

A message will be sent via Remind on Sunday with a more accurate ETA. 

Hospital info - Closest Er

Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

960 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy SE,

Cartersville, GA 30120

470-490-1000

Open 24 hours

14 miles / 22 minute drive from campground