Horn Island 3-Day/2-Night Campout | Family Trip

Spend a week/weekend walking in Anderson’s footsteps, exploring the sand dunes, sleeping under the stars, and painting the flora and fauna of the island depicted in Anderson’s vibrant watercolors. Join us and bring your own camping, fishing, and art-making supplies. 

Tickets for this trip are $675 per family of 4. Park permit fees, transportation to and from the island, guide fees, group gear: basecamp, cookware, fuel, pre-trip planning information, coffee, and continental breakfast, dinner, water, emergency equipment and first aid, tents, sleeping bags, and sleeping mats are included.

For additional guidance, lists of recommended supplies, expectations, and more information about this trip, visit our website: https://www.ethotera.com/3-day-2-night-family-trip.

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TRIP SCHEDULE

*Fri, May 03*

6-7 a.m.
Arrival at the boat.
Biloxi Small Craft Harbor
We will be chartering "Skipper Charters" out of Biloxi, MS, to take us to the island. Please arrive on time and ready to load your gear into the boat.

7-9 a.m.
Leave the mainland for Horn Island.
We will arrive at Horn Island around 9 a.m., depending on the wind and waves. Captain Frank pulls a skiff behind the boat. Once you arrive at the island, he will anchor offshore and begin taxiing four people and gear at a time to the shore.  

10-11 a.m.
Base Camp Meeting
As soon as everyone and their gear are on the island, we will have a meeting at base camp. A light lunch will be provided at this time, along with tips and tricks for securing your tents. This meeting is mandatory, even if you have been camping with us before. 

6-9 p.m.
Dinner and a bonfire
Dinner will be served between 6 & 7 at basecamp. Afterwards, we will have a group fire.

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*Sat, May 04*
6-9 a.m.
Coffee and Continental Breakfast
We will be serving coffee and a few continental breakfast items at basecamp. Please bring your own coffee cup!

6-9 p.m.
Dinner and a bonfire
Dinner will be served between 6 & 7 at basecamp. Afterwards, we will have a group fire.

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*Sun, May 05*
6-9 a.m.
Coffee, Continental Breakfast, & Preparations for Departure
We will be serving coffee and a few continental breakfast items at basecamp. Please bring your own coffee cup! After breakfast, we will begin our preparations for the return trip to the mainland.  

1-2 p.m.
Departure to the Mainland
Make sure your campsite is fully broken down and packed up and that all of your gear is on the shore, ready for departure by 1:00 PM. Everyone will board the boat the same way they arrived at the island. Once you are on the boat, a delectable lunch will be provided. Bon Voyage!