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"The site has a shelter for the tent as well as other places outside for it. A fire spot and picnic table. Worth the hike."
"There are a few spaces with views you can hike in to but I opted for a spot next to my car. And ideal spot for a one nighter."
"This is an awesome place to hike, not a very long hike but it’s steep with drop offs. Not for those that are scared of heights."
RangerThis was used and built by Boy Scouts ages ago. It’s still exist, however the river changed course and is further away than it once was. There is a bike trail that had a fork in the road that leads right to it someone could walk, hike, canoe or kayak to access this campground. I haven’t camped here since the 90’s, but have visited it in the last 5 years via bike, walking, and kayak. It’s free to stay here, and doesn’t seem like people really camp here anymore. Has a pit toilet, picnic tables, and a fire ring. Ideal for tent camping via bike, kayak or canoe.
RangerThe hike up the hill to the overlook is a daunting one. We used a collapsible wagon to haul all the supplies up the hill. There are two hike in sites here at overlooks that give spectacular views. The site has a shelter for the tent as well as other places outside for it. A fire spot and picnic table. Worth the hike.
RangerThis is an awesome place to hike, not a very long hike but it’s steep with drop offs. Not for those that are scared of heights.
This is a hike in camping spot, camp spots are not well marked I stayed in the old rock Cory when I camped here, years ago.
GuideThere are a few spaces with views you can hike in to but I opted for a spot next to my car. And ideal spot for a one nighter. I stopped here after a 12 hour drive got set up and even walked the trails for a few miles before bed.
RangerBig parties in the cove. No bathrooms no showers, just sand and water. Very busy on weekends in the summer, as long as there is no dredging operations going on, otherwise it’s closed. If it is closed, there are plenty of islands and beaches near by to set up for camping.
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