Join the LUSH for a last campout before we all stay indoors until the heat goes away again. One night with campfire, movie on the beach, s'mores, and debauchery on beautiful Shell Key, just across from Ft. De Soto Park near St. Petersburg, FL.

You can also join the St. Pete H3 trail the day before, Friday April 26th, 7:30 pm, see below.

There is a $0 rego fee but you must rego at https://hashrego.com/events/shell-key-camp-out-2024, i.e. here and get a $1-6 camping permit, see below.

We will be kayaking there from Fort De Soto Boat Ramp. You can trailer your boat there too and leave the car and trailer at the boat ramp for $5 per day. Hot Nutz (anybody else?) will be shuttling up to one sealed contractor bag of equipment per person over in his tiny dinghy. That’s dinghy, not d… . Alternatively, you can take your own stuff or book a ferry camping ticket for departures at 10 am, 12 pm, or 2 pm for $50 or just come for a day trip.

Boat Ramp: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wtkByZ6HtR1Bdbww9

Ferry Tickets: https://www.hubbardsmarina.com/shell-key-ferry/

Overnight parking at Ft DeSoto Boat Ramp $6/day (website says $2 without a trailer): https://pinellas.gov/boat-ramp-parking

It is not possible and not permitted to hike there through the northern nature preserve. Don’t do it, please.

Every hasher needs to be on a camping permit. Up to 6 hashers can be on one camping permit for $6. Currently there are 17 permits for 6 available, total 102 hashers.

PLEASE get together with other hashers to get as many of the 6 people on one permit as possible, so we can max out the available permits!!!

Permits: https://secure.rec1.com/FL/pinellas-county-fl/catalog - you don’t need a vessel registration number, just enter “Kayak” if applicable.

Please see this map for the designated camping area. We will be around the southeastern end of the beach, see big red arrow.

Map: https://pinellas.gov/shell-key-preserve-public-use-map/

This is a BYOE campout, bring your own (almost) everything.

Do bring a lot of water and some firewood to contribute please.

There may be:
- A fire
- A small grill, griddle with utensils
- A big canopy on the beach
- Sunshower for people that bring their own water
- A bucket
- Some cooler space with ice
- A generator or big power bank for power emergencies
- Bluetooth speaker (does anyone have a big one, speaker that is?)
- S'mores on Saturday
- Bread dough to bake on your stick on the fire
- Pancakes on Sunday

Suggested equipment:
- BYOE and plenty of water, water, water
- Beverages
- Boat/kayak, paddle, life vests
- Camping permit (see above)*required
- Craniumlamp, flashlight, fleshlight (there will be a lot of moon(ing) if there are no clouds)
- Sunscreen, bug spray, bug incense or Thermacell
- Tent or hammock, sleeping mat, very light sleeping bag or sheet
- Camping chair
- Cooler with ice
- Battery-powered fan
- Towel/wrap
- Hat, sunglasses
- Cup, plate, cutlery, and long stick or skewer for fire bread and s'mores
- Condoms to keep willies wet
- Contractor trash bags to keep stuff dry
- Packed lunch Saturday, something for dinner, and pancake toppings for Sunday (Suggestions below)

Food suggestions (BYOE):

Beverages and food on the mainland for before launch:
- Sparkling wine, Orange Juice to share
- Sandwich for lunch (refrigerated or with ingredients that can get warm)

Dinner:
- Hot Dogs for fire pit bread (dough will be supplied)
- Burgers/Veggie patties for a small grill
- Sandwiches
- Pre-cooked baked potato or raw onion or carrot in aluminum foil for the fire
- Toppings, tomatoes, veggies, etc.
- Any other easy and yummy ideas, please post in comments

Breakfast:
- Pancakes - will be available
- Bacon, pre-boiled eggs
- Maple syrup, honey, marmalade…
- Refrigerated whipped cream
- Sprinkles, fruit…

Beach

This is a BYOE campout, bring your own (almost) everything.