Campground Review:

First, this site is only accessible by canoes or kayaks. There is no public road access to the campsite. Secondly, the site is maintained by the NPS,(National Park Service) within the DWGNRA, (Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area). People found camping at this site that are not on a river trip or that are camped at the site for longer than one day can expect to receive hefty fines from the NPS.

Tucked away on the New Jersey side of the river, about a 1/4 mile after the Nanamock Access, you will find the 6 sites that make up Sandyston Canoe Campground.  Its a very quiet area, as there is no access to the general public.   It is primitive camping, so no facilities for waste, water, or anything that you did not pack in with you.

It is always a clean set of sites, a few of them are fairly large and accommodate large groups, however we camped at site 5 this trip, which was more than adequate for two of us.

This site is in the heart of the historic area of the river.  Within minutes on the Pennsylvannia side of the river  you can hike to Raymondskill Falls, (one of many in easy walking distance), as well as search for abandoned/forgotten homes and mills,(some of which date back to the 1700's), or try your luck at fossil and artifact hunting.

Product Review:

As a Ranger for the Dyrt, there are times that I have the oppurtunity to test and review various products while camping.  This trip I was able to test TWO products from GCI Outdoor, their Quik-E-Seat and Pack Seat.  

First, the Shipping took literally 3 days from order to door with standard shipping.  They were well packaged and arrived in perfect condition.

The "Pack Seat" was an excellent choice,  I don't think it weighs even a full pound, and packed it is just over a foot in length.  This allows it to easily pack in a backpack, however it even has a carabiner attached for clipping virtually anywhere, including your belt.

I have had other 3 legged stools, but this one is one of the only ones I've had with a lower section of fabric to keep the legs from over-extending. 

The Quik-E-Seat is just as pleasing.  It is slightly larger while packed and transporting, but it has a back support, cup holder and carrying strap. Just unfold and your good to go..

Both seats were very well made, fairly waterproof, padded and comfortable.  you never once worry about balance or feel like your perched awaiting disaster.  These seats are definitely well worth the investment and should be a part of everyone's base camp.

***Sidenote.....   The Pack Seat is the perfect height and sturdy enough to be a "temporary Table" for those that are tight on packing space or footprint room.