riverside campsites
There are a few sites in the East Branch Pleasant River camping area within the Ki Jo Mary multi-use forest. After passing Little Jo Mary and before you reach Gauntlet falls, there’s a fork in the road and a few of these sites down each branch. EB1 is parallel to the road, large enough to handle a truck camper or small trailer easily as well as multiple tents. EB2 is tucked away off the road providing a little more privacy and shade. Sites have a vault toilet available. EBP4 has a small shelter. They are between the Little Jo Mary Pond campsites and Gauntlet Falls, with a river running behind them. Site are relatively level Fire pit and picnic table provided. Bring your own water or plan to treat it.
This is accessible from the Jo Mary checkpoint. Fees are higher for out of state campers. Firewood available at the checkpoind. Midweek in August only one of these sites was occupied. Plan to arrive before 9pm to avoid having to pay a higher fee for access. Look out for the logging trucks! They move fast and have the right of way. The main roads seemed to be maintained pretty well. A grader was out and about when I was there.
Gauntlet falls has a nice swimming hole and there are several ponds nearby for car-top boats and fishing.