2026 JB Starkey – November 6th-8th
This is a Friday evening-Sunday morning event.
The cost of this event is $20 per person for camping and food.
There is also an “eat and play” day pass option of $15 per person if you are not camping overnight and eating the food.
Join us for a Hike and Bike Adventure!
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
Cost: $40 per person
We have a campout and Pack meeting at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park on Friday, November 6th to Sunday, November 8th. We will have two campsites: Group Campsite B and Campsite 7.
Activities will include beginner level mountain biking, a night hike, playground, etc. For anyone that does not want to participate in mountain biking, there is a long, paved trail for scooters, an easy bike ride, or roller blades/skates. If you plan to bike, make sure to bring helmets, which are required by law for any kind of biking. Also, bring a headlight with a red light for night time.
The Pack meeting will be on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00pm – please wear Class A uniforms. Anyone not camping can come for the Pack meeting.
Check-In time on Friday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Check-Out time on Sunday: 10:00amMeals: Bring your own dinner on Friday. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert will be provided by the Pack on Saturday. We will have a continental breakfast on Sunday morning as we pack up our gear.
If you have not done so already, please complete Health A & B forms for each person camping.
As usual, siblings are welcome!
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This regional park covers over 8,300 acres of land and is a cooperative venture between the Southwest Florida Water Management District and Pasco County Parks and Recreation. The park consists of a kiosk, open space, camping area, horse corral and equestrian trail, nature and multi-purpose trails, day use area, shelters and pavilions, playgrounds, horseshoe and volleyball courts. The birding trail was designated by the Audubon Society and 177 species of birds have been viewed. View the West Pasco Audubon Society webpage. The multi-purpose trail consists of 7.3 miles of paved surface for bike riding, roller blading, jogging or walking and it connects to the Suncoast Trail (42 miles) which runs along the west side of the Suncoast Parkway and stretches across Hillsborough, Pasco and Hernando counties with eight trailheads in Pasco County. There is a 10 mile equestrian trail and 13 miles of hiking trails. View the Florida Greenways and Trails website. |
Activities:
- Mountain Biking for Bears and Up – Easy 5 mile loop
- Road Biking on the paved trail
- Hiking trails
- Playgrounds!
- HELMETS Required by Law
- Hydration pack or backpack with water bottles required
- Snacks in Backpack
- Gloves Recommended
- We will have 2 options for Mountain Biking depending on rider stamina:
- 5 mile Easy loop – Twisted Pine -> Bobcat -> Paved trail home
- 10 mile Easy loop – Complete Twisted Pine -> Powerlines -> Paved trail home
- Mountain Bike/Hiking Map
Click Image Below for a Link to the JB Starkey Wilderness Park
Click Image Below for a Link to the JB Starkey Wilderness Park