Green Swamp Camping Information

Green Swamp Camping Permit

A Green Swamp Camping Permit is a type of limited entry permit that is required in order to camp on Green Swamp Management Area during the Archery, General Gun, Wild Hog, Small Game, Spring Turkey, and Fish/Frog seasons.  Thirty nine camp sites in each campground will require a limited entry permit to camp.  The remaining camp sites will be filled first-come, first-served "on site" at the campground (471 "On Site" Camping permits, Rock Ridge "On Site" Camping Permits).

  • Cost: $0.0
  • Requirements: You must be at least 18 years old in order to apply. Unless exempt, you must have a valid Management Area Permit in order to apply.
  • Exemptions: There are no exemptions for this permit.
  • Restrictions: You may submit one application and receive up to one permit in Phase I or II.
  • Groups: Group applications are not available for this permit type.
  • Preference Points: Preference points are not available for this permit type.
  • Transferability: Camping permits issued through the limited entry hunts program may be turned in at the camp site.  By returning a limited entry hunt camping permit, the permit holder will be relieved of any future responsibility for the site.  Returned permits will become available for other campers using the "On Site" process.  A camping permit holder may allow others to camp within their site; however, the permittee is responsible for their assigned site.  The number of campers allowed per camping permit is limited only by the amount of space available on each specific campsite.
  • Guest Permits: Guest permits are not available for this permit type. See guest permit information.
  • Drawing Results: Drawing results are typically posted within about 2 weeks after the end of the application period.  Check the status of your application.
  • Replacements: You can replace lost or destroyed non-transferable permits at license agent or tax collector offices for about $2.
  • How to Apply: You can apply online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications") or complete the application (click Application button at bottom of page) and present it to any license agent or tax collector office.
  • How to Get Your Permit: If successful in the Phase I random drawing, you will need to pick up your permit at a license agent, tax collector office, or online (choose "Limited Entry/Quota Permits and Applications").  If you choose to pick up your permit online, be sure you have access to a printer so that you can print your permit directly from the website.  Obtain instructions and frequently asked questions on how to print your permit directly from the website.

When to Apply

2011-2012 Season Application Dates

All periods begin at 10:00am Eastern time and end at 11:59pm Eastern time

Phase I: Application for Random Drawing

Fishing and Frogging March 9 - March 21, 2012

Phase II: First Come First Served Leftover April 3, 2012 - Until Sold Out

Green Swamp Camping Application Worksheet Fish and Frog

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