All About Campsites - Kayak Camping
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- You guys asked for a video all about kayak camping campsite selection. Well, Here it is. I detail what I am looking for, what I am avoiding and where and how to find a great campsite for your next river trip...AND what to do if you have to make do. Basically, this video is all about campsites for the kayak camper. Enjoy! Come learn how to find a kayak camping campsite.
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Brother…. I am binge watching your content. It is phenomenal! I am an ACA Certified Instructor Trip Leader and I have to tell you that you are hitting all the points. Guide stuff! It might not get the most clicks but wow what great information. Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you Shane!!!
😂😂😂!!! Silent W in safety! That wins you the world wide internet for the night! I only have one discrepancy, with stealth camping, you can have a fire if you build a Dakota fire hole with a branch 5' to 6' over your "chimney", to disperse the smoke, however, there will be dispersed smoke in the general area. Bugout 101. You hit every single point I have ever even thought of for a camp site, from the water. Excellent information content. I have no reservations that you are The Man of kayak camping. Thanks for sharing this priceless information with us!
Thanks Scott! I have def dug some Dakota pits in my day. by the time you get the pit dug, you are so warm you dont even need the fire! They are fun too. Good point!
@@RiverKingsKayak it's really a technicality. You covered everything quite sufficiently. I'm aware this is not a Bugout survival video. I'm sure I could learn much from you on that topic also.
I've been kayak camping over the last 11 years on ten different rivers in Texas and many spots along the Gulf Coast. We are usually fishing the whole time in sit-on-tops. I prefer hammocks in the warmer months, tents in the winter. I have found that most islands and gravel bars occur just downstream of the mouths of feeder creeks, as that's where more sediment comes into the river. In Texas, gravel bars and islands are considered to be part of the river, and are public property. We still camp out of sight from any houses or buildings out of respect for landowners. We aren't "party campers", but we do enjoy our beers and fireside conversations. We fish for catfish at night, so a spot near a good fishing hole is ideal. Sycamore trees are nearly always the perfect distance apart for hanging a hammock, and are easy to spot from a distance. Even in the hottest part of summer in Texas, the air is cool near the water at night. You'll sweat all night if you camp too far up on the bank in June. Some rivers have jon boat traffic, so we sometime pick a spot that is a bit more hidden from motor boats. Usually they don't even notice us until they're past us. Wild hogs and water mocs are probably the most dangerous things on out rivers, but fire ants are the most annoying. We usually do one or two night trips, take our time, and fish every spot that looks like it might hold a bass. A mesh onion sack makes a great trash bag .
You guys got it gojng on!! Sounds like a good group and a lot of fun!
I found your video after an extended search on kayak camping. Most never made it past the juvenile opening, and their presentation didn’t improve. Your topic stayed focused, was well presented, and every bit was pertinent. Very well done (including doing the video while dressed for kayaking). Don’t ask me to take your presentation seriously, if the presentation shows lack of planning and awareness of proper safety. You topped it!
Thank you Steven!
Great job buddy, but you forgot a important W, cell service so you can watch a River Kings video in your hammock
Great point! Brian and I have definitely made that a criteria before so we cud push out UA-cam Live! Thanks Randy!
That doesn’t start with a W ……… You sausage
This is what i like about the national rivers near me. Public land with no problems camping . Buffalo National River and the Current River. Great places.
Yes Mark! That's the name of the game with us...look to do some of those rivers soon!
Those silent W's. They get me every time!
You gotta watch em!! Lol
Great video full of useful information. Thank you! One thing I'd like to add though. If you're stealth camping and want to use a fire for cooking etc. Find a spot early in the evening that you can cook at. Cook and eat, wash up, then move on to your campsite for the night. Most rivers are privately owned here in the UK so I'm always having to hide my tracks.
Thanks Jon! Great point!
Agreed on overnights........ not sand ...not poison ivy or meddles.......high enough off the water to not seep water after walking on it for an hour.......experience and reading the terrain!!!!! Look for “ low bearing fruit” to make a trip good
You got it! All good points!
Great video. I appreciate your comment on leave no trace, people need to learn how important that is. Thanks for the great tips
Thanks Dennis! You are right about that!
Great information as I'm new to kayak camping. I look forward to those UA-cam notifications of new River Kings videos.
Good deal! I appreciate that Anthony!
Solid advice right there. Have canoe camped for many years, utilizing the same requirements and ethics. Have been building my Kayak camping kit with backpacking items, not much storage in a 10' Yak, have not camped out of a Kayak yet, that's going to change this season.
Right on TFO! I'm sure you're going to love it! I'm 14 and a half foot kayak seems to be perfect for me. Let me know how it goes!
When the rain stops in Missouri… lol, Kiley and I will be headed out to do some camping and kayaking thanks for the information.
Awesome!
I'm with ya Pappy! Maybe I'll see ya out on one of Missouri's beautiful rivers!
Hey guys thanks for the sticker I finally got it today.... I will Make sure Kiley applies it in our next video and give you a shout out… like that will mean anything from a small channel like ours...lol
Awesome! I'll be looking for that!! Thanks!
Great video, lower Cape Cape is definitely an adventure in campsites. Winter trip, rain, high tides found me waking up to my canoe floating under my hammock in the cypress stand Haha.
Thanks Yakin Trails! You are right about that! Sounds like some good stories there!
Some of your worst ones are some of your best memories… sounds like one of Bite Me Expeditions mottos: "Sometimes the worst trips make the best stories…and we have some great stories!!!” Another good video, Pete.
Thanks Brad! That is how you have to look at it! It even makes it easier while it is happening somehow if you consider how good the story will be later!
River Kings True! I’ll have to share the story of the drowned van with you. That was definitely one of those cases...”if we survive this, it’s going to make a great story!” 😂
@@mountainsmoore3657 😶😂🤣
Looking at what side you take the sun is a factor sometimes too......shaded morning or evening is generally the question.... I prefer shaded morning so my tent isnt a hot box waking up
Good points!
I kayak camp a lot on the Cumberland River. Got rapids and great campsites. Love kayak camping.
Those are great tips. I’m so ready to go kayaking again. Hopefully next month. I’m going to share your video with my buddies. Really cool video 👍
Thanks BWJ! Enjoy the trip!!
Great general information! Well done - thank you.
Thanks Jeff!
Good info, and right on time. Heading to Michigan for a 4 day trip on the Au Sable next weekend. Campsites are designated on the river tho.
Excellent! Sounds like a great trip!
Very good information! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks KW!
Another good one, Pete!
Thanks Michael!
Very informative video for all levels of experience. I found this very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks Roger!
you are on the whimpy East Coast rivers. out west you may have no reall selection. Last time we were out had to use pretty well used campsite. The third was flooded out so we had to push past it to the take out.
Thanks Frodo! We have had to do all of the above on different trips as well. In addition to paddling in the southeast, I have camped all over Alaska as well which, as you may know, makes your "out west" rivers whimpy as well. LOL. Here is to our whimpy rivers and the campsites that we wish we could always find!
Great informative video, thanks
Thanks Brian! Hope it can help in some way out on the river some day!
Great video. Kayaks and camping are my favorite activity. Awesome to find your channel, subscribed. I’ll be watching all your videos. ✌️
Thanks! Right on ATCFH! Welcome!
Thanks Pete! Great info for me, being new to the kayak camping scene.
Perfect...hopefully it will help out. Kayak camping is amazing.
Enjoy your videos Pete ! It would be great too see you and Trip Smith do something .
Thanks! I am trying to get him on some whitewater! Let him know you would like to see it happen. I was at Rockadock last year as well. He was too busy to really do anything though.
That’s great hopefully can catch as rockadock as well .
This is probably one of the best video I've seen of yours (for me anyway). Thank you.
Thanks Jaskoller! I hope it helps you when you get out there!!
That large tree has a face in it at 1:37
WOW! It sure does...looks like a friendly tree! We should name him.
Sasquatch survival technique....disguise yourself as a tree.
Thanks for the video!
Thanks Jeff!
When camping on sandbars, in gator country, do you need to take precautions with your food like in bear country?
good question...I dont camp on sandbars in gator country...I like to hang high in trees down there...LOL
You get around Hickory let me know!! Thanks Pete
Will do!
What is a good river in NC , Hickory area to paddle and camp?
There is always the Yadkin.
Great info brother!
Thanks Brent! We gotta take the boys out there soon...
River Kings i’m drooling with anticipation and excitement!
You talk about mileage markers to navigate. Can you explain how you track mileage markers?
Sure. I run a gps mounted on my kayak deck. I have it set to remain on all day as a dashboard, tracking speed, mileage etc... This allows me to simply look down and mentally note the mileage as we pass sites. Hope that makes sense!
@@RiverKingsKayak gotcha,thanks for the response. follow-up, how do you gauge mileage on a map considering a meandering river? Doing a trip on either the Neuse from Raleigh or the Black River soon.
Here is part 1 for how to plan a kayak camping trip. I discuss almost everything including how to map out a river for mileage. There is also a part 2. let me know if this helps! ua-cam.com/video/L32BZJ_PxR8/v-deo.html
@@RiverKingsKayak thank you!
Sorry for so many questions , I use a Garmin 64st, is there a option for river paddling ? It seems all options for route/type, Hiking, Cycling , Mountaineering etc are as “crow flies” from my start and finish marks. Also do you use Basecamp app to load or just straight from Google Earth? 😖
I use a Garmin Etrex 20 just as a dashboard of sorts for mph, totals on mileage etc...I rely on physical maps created on google earth and laminated for actual navigation and pinpointing locations etc. Have never used basecamp app. On occasion, I will use Back Country Navigator App for getting grids and aerial photos etc. It works on standalone GPS.
I'm most concerned about the legality of a campsite when I'm out , I'm also in NC just south of raleigh. I assume we go by the same laws but I need to double check
Yes, it is statewide. Also, If you are on a river in a national forest, the land is free game for dispersed backcountry camping.
@@RiverKingsKayak Awesome to know, thank you
More these please.
Thanks R Rob! I have several more in the works...
'Cause I'm lazy. LOL. Love it.
Thanks Jeff!
This has help me tremendously! Thank you!!!
Thanks Floyd!! So stoked they are helping!
@@RiverKingsKayak I was working in Raleigh/Wilmington for about a year! Wish I knew about you and the River Kings then. I would asked if I could join you and your team on a trip.
@@floydblackett2814 for sure!
where do you get your maps? great video thanks for sharing!
Thanks Harold! I create them myself using Google earth and their mapping tools, then I print and laminate them.
@@RiverKingsKayak nice! look like good maps..thanks
Great video, very useful information.
Thanks Evil Eye Gypsy!
Awesome and informative! 100% right on all. … campground racoons are the worst!
I thought you would like that!
Is the high-water rule true for NC
It is Seth.
More river guides, please. #1 no poison. Ivy
How would someone get information on joining your exciting adventurous team.
We are mostly just a bunch of close friends. However, we paddle with anyone that wants to go. Message me on the River King facebook page...
I like your logo intro. How did you get it animated?
Thanks CK, I had a guy do it for me online a while back
Wish there was more people out there with your mentality with leave it better than you found it just looks tacky seeing plastic and trash
Thanks a ton Flushot!
Have you done bike Rafting?
Not yet...
You forgot a w.....as on Wahoo...there it is!
Good point!
My W's are waftage, washeteria, waterage, watermelon, weber (as in grills), wegotism, whack, wanker, wonka, wharfinger, whereinsoever, wherret, whinyard, whack job, walt disney, water buffalo, whiny *itch, woosy, whoops, wu tang clan, and #1 is Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
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“Secuwity” that’s where the W is.
LOVE IT!!!
Great video! Thanks. I appreciate your leave no trace and respect landowner's rights comments. Also, my biggest concern solo camping is people. You never know what their agenda is. Hard to enjoy nature with a drunken bastard yapping all night!
Thanks Craig! You nailed it!
widow makers
Got to watch the widow makers!