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Camping/hiking suggestions?
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:18 pm
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:18 pm
I've built a small 4x8 camper and in a few weeks will start some +/- 3 day trips, every other week, just me and my dog. The camper has solar/batter/generator/fans and a/c, but is primarily a "basecamp" for hiking. I don't need hookups, so fairly primitive areas are open.
Looking for camp/hike suggestions around 6 hours/350 mile range of Baton Rouge, but will range further later. Next year possibly Montana, Dakotas or Utah.
Thanks in advance!
Looking for camp/hike suggestions around 6 hours/350 mile range of Baton Rouge, but will range further later. Next year possibly Montana, Dakotas or Utah.
Thanks in advance!
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Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:22 pm to eatpie
Pics of camper please?
Posted on 7/31/25 at 2:41 pm to eatpie
Posted on 7/31/25 at 4:54 pm to eatpie
Arkansas near the Buffalo River
Clear Springs Rec area East of Natchez, Mississippi
Chicot State Park
Join the Louisiana Hiking Club or at least visit their FB page
link to most Louisiana trails with descriptions:
https://www.louisianahikingclub.org/trail-information
Also, but the book - https://www.amazon.com/50-Hikes-Louisiana-Walks-Backpacks/dp/0881505986
Clear Springs Rec area East of Natchez, Mississippi
Chicot State Park
Join the Louisiana Hiking Club or at least visit their FB page
link to most Louisiana trails with descriptions:
https://www.louisianahikingclub.org/trail-information
Also, but the book - https://www.amazon.com/50-Hikes-Louisiana-Walks-Backpacks/dp/0881505986
This post was edited on 7/31/25 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 7/31/25 at 5:45 pm to eatpie
Camp Claiborne
Kisatchie- Backbone, Azaela, or Sandstone trail. There’s quite a few in Kisatchie, but those are the only three that I remember off hand.
Sam Houston Jones state park
Kisatchie- Backbone, Azaela, or Sandstone trail. There’s quite a few in Kisatchie, but those are the only three that I remember off hand.
Sam Houston Jones state park
Posted on 8/1/25 at 7:19 am to eatpie
Clayton, Ga
Great little mountain town just off the AT. Cool breweries, distilleries, wineries, vibrant main street, drive in movie "theater", rafting, golf, eclectic dining options.
Great little mountain town just off the AT. Cool breweries, distilleries, wineries, vibrant main street, drive in movie "theater", rafting, golf, eclectic dining options.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 8:47 am to eatpie
First trip to work out the bugs.
Not too far but pretty and decent hiking. Clear Springs Campground in MS by Roxie.
Not too far but pretty and decent hiking. Clear Springs Campground in MS by Roxie.
Posted on 8/1/25 at 7:42 pm to eatpie
Tishomingo State Park in Mississippi. You'll think you are in the Appalachians.
Posted on 8/2/25 at 9:28 am to eatpie
Talladega national forest; Cheaha Mountain.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:05 am to deeprig9
I'll post some pics later this week. Installing the door and A/C on the next couple days. Will be 99.9% then!
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:07 am to Shexter
I did a 50 mile canoe trip recently on the Buffalo, from Ponca to Woolum. Stunning area.
I have that book.
I have that book.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:08 am to sledgehammer
I camped/backpacked in Kisatchie last fall. I'll check out Camp Claiborne and Sam Houston Jones state park. Thanks.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:10 am to LSUfan4444
I'll have to check out Clayton. I'm doing a through-hike on the AT starting this March.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:11 am to Sparty3131
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First trip to work out the bugs
Most of the bugs I hope to work out in my driveway!
I forgot about Clear Springs Campground. I looked into it a while back after it was suggested by a friend.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:13 am to Locoguan0
I've never considered Tishomingo State Park. Just looked it up... How have I not seen this place!
Posted on 8/4/25 at 7:15 am to SDHSDH
Good suggestion! I've backpacked the Cheaha loop several times. A similar loop in Arkansas is Eagle Rock Loop.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:27 am to eatpie
Texas Hill Country. Plenty of parks with modern or primitive campsites between Austin, San Antonio and Kerrville.Some of my favorites:
Pedernales falls, Garner, Colorado Bend, Lost Maples (Fall), Enchanted Rock, Blanco, Guadalupe River, etc.
Pedernales falls, Garner, Colorado Bend, Lost Maples (Fall), Enchanted Rock, Blanco, Guadalupe River, etc.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 8:33 am to eatpie
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I forgot about Clear Springs Campground. I looked into it a while back after it was suggested by a friend.
FYI, Clear Springs is first come, first served. It's not a problem most of the year, but can get a bit crowded at the beginning of hunting season.
Posted on 8/4/25 at 11:57 am to eatpie
Check out the Ozark Highlands Trail if you want a thru hike warmup for the AT.
As others have said, the Buffalo Wilderness area is pretty spectacular with exceptional hiking opportunities. Buffalo River Trailis great for the Fall, but it does have a lot of wet crossings. Lots of other shorter hikes that aren't point to point as well can be found here..
As others have said, the Buffalo Wilderness area is pretty spectacular with exceptional hiking opportunities. Buffalo River Trailis great for the Fall, but it does have a lot of wet crossings. Lots of other shorter hikes that aren't point to point as well can be found here..
Posted on 8/4/25 at 4:12 pm to eatpie
Spent 30 yr in Utah, been all over the desert canyons and alone areas, can suggest less well-traveled areas when you're ready to do that way. Also number of places in Wind Rivers, Montana Beartooths, and all over Colorado.
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