LITTLE BLACK CREEK CANOE TRIP
www.blackcreekcanoe.com
The Wilderness Medicine Student Interest Group is planning a canoe trip to Little Black
Creek in Brooklyn, MS on Saturday, October 6th. We will be meeting in Brooklyn, MS Saturday
morning and launching the canoes at 8AM. I know it is early, but It’s only a little over an hour
drive, so it shouldn’t be a problem. I would allow a half hour for you to rent your canoe and it
to be dropped off at the launch. You are welcomed to bring a friend, girlfriend, boyfriend,
significant others, etc. if you like. Everyone will be responsible for securing their own
canoe/kayak; however, that should be no problem if you go through Little Black Creek Canoe
Rental (URL at top of page). Little Black Creek Canoe Rental offers 7 different trip options and a
shuttle service (included in cost of canoe), so you can do either a 2-day or a 1-day trip.
Although there are several different launch points, we will be most likely leaving from Brooklyn
Bridge just so that we are all together at the start. You can, however, choose whichever one
you like, or any combination thereof. If you are planning on spending the night, you WILL need
a tent, sleeping bag, dinner, toiletries etc. If you are only canoeing for the day, bring plenty of
water (or whatever you are drinking), lunch, and maybe some snacks. I cannot emphasize
enough that there will be NO facilities along the way. We will be most likely camping on a
random beach for the night.
DESCRIPTION:
Beautiful Black Creek winds its way through the center of the Desoto National Forest.
The creek is the central force behind what has been called "The Black Creek Experience." For
some, this experience may be canoeing down the creek, camping on sandbars, or enjoying the
camaraderie of family or friends. For others it is the opportunity to get away from the" rat
race" - hiking and camping in the wilderness, communing with nature, and enjoying the
scenery. Anglers enjoy quiet spots along the creek to fish for red bellies, bass, catfish, and
bream. The waters of Black Creek are clear but have a brownish tint due to tannic acid from
decaying leaves of trees that border the stream. Magnolia trees and wild azaleas are plentiful.
It is not uncommon to see deer, wild turkey, squirrels, ducks, owls, great blue herons, and
beavers along the stream. Free floating time averages about 1 mile per hour depending on the
season and rainfall. Floaters can easily estimate travel time so as to allow themselves those few
extra minutes at a productive fishing hole or for a lazy picnic on a sandbar. The Black ranges in
width from 20-100 feet and from a few inches to 20 feet deep. The 21 miles of Black Creek from
Moody's Landing to Fairley Bridge has been designated a National Wild and Scenic Stream.
The different trip options are listed below: (from the website)
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Trip 1 - Camp Dantzler to Brooklyn:
A total of 13 miles can be canoed in approximately 5 1/2 hours. The current is faster and
more maneuvering is required on this section. Put in at Camp Dantzler Bridge and take
out where we are located at the Brooklyn Bridge. A great float for one day.
Trip 2 - Big Creek to Brooklyn:
A total of 5 miles can be floated in approximately 3 hours. Put in at Big Creek Boat
Landing and take out at Brooklyn Bridge. This is a perfect float for beginners. The
current is nice and swim holes are plentiful.
Trip 3 - Brooklyn to Moody's Landing:
A total of 5 miles can be canoed in approximately 3 1/2 hours. On this float you begin at
the Brooklyn Bridge and float to a small primitive camp ground. Take out at the sandbarriver-left- just past Moody's Landing sign.
Trip 4 - Brooklyn to Janice:
A total of 15 miles can be canoed in approximately 8 1/2 hours and is a good overnight
trip. The section from Moody's Landing to Janice features wide sandbars and steep
banks. Take out river-left at Janice Bridge.
Trip 5 - Brooklyn to Cypress Creek Landing:
Begin at the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip continues on from Janice through the Black Creek
Wilderness area to Cypress Creek Boat Landing where you take out river-left. The total
20 miles can be floated in 10 1/2 hours and is a good overnight trip.
Trip 6 - Brooklyn to Fairley Bridge
A total of 25 miles can be canoed in approximately 14 hours. We suggest you plan 3
days and 2 nights for this trip. Begin at the Brooklyn Bridge- the stretch from Moody's
Landing to Fairley Bridge has been designated a Wild & Scenic Stream because of its
scenic qualities and remoteness.
SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
DEPARTURE
PICKUP
Trip #1 - *8:30am and 10am
by 6pm
Trip #2 - *8am until 2pm
by 6pm
Trip #3 - *8am until 11am
2, 4 & 5:30pm
Trip #4 (overnight) - *8am until 5pm
2, 4 & 5:30pm
Trip #5 (overnight) - *8am until 5pm
3 & 5pm
Trip #6 (2 nights) - *8am until 5pm
5pm
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Saturday ....... 8am - 6pm
Sunday ....... 9:30am - 6pm
March – October
PRICING:
DAY TRIPS
OVERNIGHT
CANOES
KAYAKS
(2 OR MORE)
CANOES
KAYAKS
(2 OR MORE)
Trip #1
Camp Dantzler to Brooklyn
$40.00
$35.00
$55.00
$45.00
Trip #2 or #3
Big Creek to Brooklyn or Brooklyn to Moody's
$32.00
$25.00
$50.00
$40.00
Trip #4
Brooklyn to Janice
*
$55.00
$45.00
Trip #5
Brooklyn to Cypress Creek
*
$58.00
$48.00
$60.00
$50.00
$55.00
$45.00
Trip #6
Brooklyn to Fairley Bridge
Other
Big Creek to Moody's
$40.00
$35.00
Additional Nights: $15.00 each
*On Request
Third person in canoe: $10.00 per day (12 years or older).
Single Kayak Rental: same price as canoe.
Please call for reservations - a $10.00 deposit per canoe will confirm. If there is a change in the
number of canoes reserved, you must cancel 48 hours prior to date of trip for full refund.
Otherwise, the full rental price will be charged.
LATE FEE of $10.00 PER BOAT PER 1/2 HOUR IS CHARGED AFTER 6 PM."
EXTRA SHUTTLE FEE IS CHARGED TO THOSE WHO MISS TIME AND/OR PLACE OF PICK-UP
IF YOU HAVE YOUR OWN CANOE/KAYAK
CAR SHUTTLES (canoeing or hiking)
Trip #1
$20.00
Trip #2 or #3
$15.00
CANOE SHUTTLES (If you bring YOUR canoe)
With Renting Canoers Only:
Day trips - $10.00
Trip #4
$25.00
Trip #5
$30.00
Trip #6
$35.00
Overnight - $15.00
The trips are described in the above paragraphs, but keep in mind that we will be
travelling at a leisurely place and probably stopping pretty often. Please consider this when
choosing you route. If you are coming alone and would like to be paired up with another
person coming alone, that can be arranged.
DIRECTIONS:
Driving Directions:
From New Orleans:
I-10 East to Slidell; then I-59 North to exit 41 (Hwy 13 / Lumberton); Right on Hwy 13 to the
"T" at Hwy 49; Left on Hwy 49 North to Brooklyn exit (about 6 miles); Right at Brooklyn sign
to BCCR about 1.5 miles on the right.
I tried to include all the pertinent information, but please visit the website and peruse
the information there. Make sure you call them for availability and reservation. The number is
(601) 582-8817 and the address is:
#20 Old Hwy 49 West
P.O. Box 46
Brooklyn, MS 39425
Fax: 601-582-8884
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL MYSELF OR CHADWICK AT
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