You ready for some Paddling, Fishing, Camping, Tanning and a Cookout? This event covers it all. Lets hit the Lamine River for some no-shuttle paddling. That’s right, we do not have to worry or pay to be shuttled, we can paddle both ways on this river. Camping will be at the Harriman Hill Access located right off of I-70 Highway. It is like a 3 hour drive from the St. Louis Lambert Airport. The camping is free. It is a first come public access campground. It is typically not that busy. It has 6 camp sites, and we can have multiple tents on each site. This event is capped at 14 people. The River is mostly isolated with little to no visibility while paddling. This is a perfect place and time to work on your no-line (or minimal) tan lines. If there is more interested, I can look at getting a Special Use Permit for more people. Dogs on a leash are permitted. You can fish while paddling or from the bank at the campground. Make sure your fishing license is up-to-date. There used to be a rope swing into the water. Lets plan on Friday and Saturday evenings to be group Potluck dinners. So plan accordingly. We can cook and eat around the campfire in the evenings. You do not need a permit for your Kayak, Canoe or Paddleboard for this river. We will paddle down-river to the Missouri River Confluence and return, stopping for a break at the De Bourgmont Access, then up-river back to the campground to get more beer and continue up river until we decide to turn around. Daily paddling trips, or stay and fish, relax, it is up to you. We also have access to the Blackwater River, from the Lamine River, to explore. Bring your camera. This will be a non-rushed, enjoy the scenery type of weekend. Beginners are welcome. It is a river, but has little to no flow, but I do recommend a life jacket for those unsure of their abilities. No one will be left behind. Please be willing to watch out for and to provide assistance to all parties at all times. Everybody comes back safe. There are Historic towns near by, if you wanted to make a visit. I will arrive Friday, before Noon, to grab the larger Campground (if possible), and try to grab as many of the others that I can. It would be awesome if someone else was available Friday to help with this. Either way, we will have 1 or 2 sites we can put multiple tents on if we have too, or we will have more sites with less tents on them. It will be fun and work out either way. The Campground has Pit Toilets and a boat ramp, but no running (drinkable) water, no electricity, so come ready for Primitive Camping.
Directions
From I-70 at the Lamine River, go west to the next exit (89), then take Route M east 3 miles to the area. Coordinates: 38.93632929245727, -92.9442692054631
