River Camping
Riverside campsites are typically located at primitive areas near the river such as a gravel bank, sand bar or riverside forest.
Many the most popular rivers for "canoe camping" are management and protected by government bureaus that have specific rules regarding where you may camp.
Bed sites
Never excavate, instead locate a naturally flat spot. Wipe out all bed signs after.
Tent
1. Only use a flame-resistant tent
. 2. Pitch the tent 15 feet minimum upwind from campfire and grills.
3. Only use battery-operated flashlights or near your tent, never candles or gas lamps.
4. Always keep handy a bucket of water or fire extinguisher especially when a campfire is lit.
5. Keep the area around your tent, grills and campfire free of dry grass, leaves, pine needles, twigs, etc.
Campfire
Only build your campfire in fire large pans and make sure it is far from vegetation.
Before you leave the campfire site, or before sleeping, extinguish thoroughly the fire and examine that the stove and all fuel lamps are turned off.
Wood
Only use down wood; never cut branches from standing trees. You should not molest the forest. You may want to bring along your own firewood in case there is rain and leave no dry wood so to use for your camp fire.
Fish
Anybody fishing should have a legitimate fishing license. Visit your state's "Fish and Game department" so they can grant you the current season's license and information before you go river camping.
Catch only the number of fish that you can eat. After you have cleaned it, throw the innards in your trash bag and not back to the water.
Preparing your food
Do wash your hands before you prepare your food. Also, prepare and your meals on a table or any high surface, not on the soil or ground.
First aid kit
Wherever you go, canoeing, swimming, hiking or fishing, always carry with you your first aid kit, just in case of emergency.
Riverside camping offers a lot of activities for the whole family to enjoy together. Stay close, stay safe and have a great time!
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