Camping and Cabins. A family campground and cabins are proposed along a tidal
branch of Chaires Creek that will provide scenic vistas over open water and adjacent tidal
marshes. Two alternative locations have been identified both of which are formerly
scrubby and mesic flatwoods communities that are now comprised of planted pines.
Additional site analysis is needed to determine the best location, which will occur during
the project planning and design phase. A 30-site family camping area and six cabins are
recommended with a central canoe/kayak launch and fishing platform that will provide
access to Chaires Creek. The latter facility will require an elevated boardwalk through
shoreline marsh to access open water. The layout of facilities should provide as much
separation between campsites and cabins as is feasible, take advantage of the available
vista and strive to maintain a trail connection north to Sunday Real for day visitors and
the proposed primitive campsite on Chaires Creek.
