You should plan to rent the canoes at the park. You will need advanced reservations. You must apply in writing no more than two months in advance, but you would be well advised to be prompt at exactly two months before you wish to make the trip for it fills up fast. Once you register, you will get maps of the swamp on which the canoe trails are well marked. And you must follow the trails.
Cooking is practical only on gas stoves.
No open fires are permitted. However, there is a great variety of plants and animals. There are lots of birds and reptiles, too. Just outside the park are recreation areas with great attractions. There is a nature museum there you should make sure your Scouts tour.