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Good places for overnight camping within 4-5 hours of Baton Rouge.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:02 pm
Im thinking about getting into camping. Ive done the primitive trail at Clarks Creek a couple times and thats awesome, but you can't pitch a tent and start a fire out there.
I am looking for a few places that i can hike for a few Hours, set up camp ( maybe by some water ), and hike back the next day.
Any ideas?
I am looking for a few places that i can hike for a few Hours, set up camp ( maybe by some water ), and hike back the next day.
Any ideas?
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 7:04 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:04 pm to LakeViewLSU
Black Creek trail. I think it's in the DeSoto National Forrest.
The guy who runs the canoe rental place in that area will shuttle you down the trail however far you want to go to do a hike back towards the car or whatever you want.
The guy who runs the canoe rental place in that area will shuttle you down the trail however far you want to go to do a hike back towards the car or whatever you want.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:15 pm to notiger1997
That's actually one i read about. Definitely going to check that out. They have a few trails. it would be cool to find a place to fish too, but its not neccessary. I guess I would need water around somewhere to purify if im going to stay over night.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 7:16 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:20 pm to LakeViewLSU
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I guess I would need water around somewhere to purify if im going to stay over night.
If you are using a proper back pack you should have no problem carrying enough water for a one night trip.
I used to back pack a little a long time ago, but another nice option is a one or two night canoe camping trip. I did an overnight on the black creek by myself that was pretty cool. You can bring more stuff so I ended up setting up on a sandbar and using a small 12 inch grill to cook a steak. It was damn nice to sit out there under the stars and eat that steak and drink wine without a care on the world.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:21 pm to notiger1997
And there are certain areas where the creek is not far from the trail so you can plan for some hiking too with the canoe trip.
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:30 pm to notiger1997
Which part of the trail did you follow? Where did you park?
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:41 pm to LakeViewLSU
It's been a loooong time. Go to this site and look around some. Call them with questions and I'm sure they will give good suggestions. LINK
I back packed with an outfitter group out of Nola and I can't remember how we did logistics but it was a nice over night trip.
When I did the canoe trip, I parked at the canoe rental place and he brought me somewhere and picked me up at a certain time the next day and brought me back to my car. I'm sure there are lots of options.
I've had some friends tell me that in the milder months the camping is nice along the Bama and Florida coast is nice, so I'm looking into planning a little trip soon just to get away for a few nights.
I back packed with an outfitter group out of Nola and I can't remember how we did logistics but it was a nice over night trip.
When I did the canoe trip, I parked at the canoe rental place and he brought me somewhere and picked me up at a certain time the next day and brought me back to my car. I'm sure there are lots of options.
I've had some friends tell me that in the milder months the camping is nice along the Bama and Florida coast is nice, so I'm looking into planning a little trip soon just to get away for a few nights.
This post was edited on 3/3/17 at 7:45 pm
Posted on 3/3/17 at 7:47 pm to notiger1997
Great, thanks for the info.
Posted on 3/4/17 at 7:42 am to LakeViewLSU
Black creek is fun hiking. Flat for the most part. Some parts of the trail weren't maintained great but I've heard it's in good shape now.
Wild azalea in Kisatchie is great. You can also make a 28 mile Loop with the backbone trail, Caroline Dormon, and sandstone trail. Really fun easy two day hike. Many creeks to get water from. I never even carry water just stop at the creeks and filter a liter and drink it.
Chicot state park has a 20 mile Loop with campsites but it's my least favorite. Tuxachanie trail in Mississippi is easy but not many good campsites.
Wild azalea in Kisatchie is great. You can also make a 28 mile Loop with the backbone trail, Caroline Dormon, and sandstone trail. Really fun easy two day hike. Many creeks to get water from. I never even carry water just stop at the creeks and filter a liter and drink it.
Chicot state park has a 20 mile Loop with campsites but it's my least favorite. Tuxachanie trail in Mississippi is easy but not many good campsites.
Posted on 3/4/17 at 11:12 am to Nodust
Lake Fausse state park also has walk in and canoe in sites. Although I've never been. Maybe before it get real hot I'll check them out.
Posted on 3/4/17 at 12:20 pm to LakeViewLSU
Check out Chicot in Evangeline parish
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