Kayaking - Caney Fork River

Kayaking - Caney Fork River

Long Branch Campground to Stonewall, 15 miles 

We moved the trailer to the Long Branch campground parking lot and then Scotty drove the truck down to Stonewall boat ramp and rode his bike back to the camper. We were able to eat lunch in the camper before we put into the Caney Fork River at 12:45 after the dam had been released. Today we were paddling slower than usual because of my bandaged pinky and because my chest was still hurting some. It was a beautiful day with clear blue skies and clear cold water. We passed several other kayakers going down the river today. On this route you go under the interstate several times. About halfway through we stopped at a gravel bar for a short break. This is actually a pretty easy paddle as the dam water carries you down and  little paddling is needed. I will say though at the last 3 miles, I was getting tired. I think that was still from my Wednesday fall.  We loaded up the kayaks and drove back to hook up the camper and drove over to Edgar Evans State Park and set up at site 54. This is a unique campground because all the sites are built out on wooden platforms. We are on the outskirts of the campground overlooking the water,  although the trees partially block our view. We had showers in the camp bath houses. They’re somewhat dated and small, but they were very clean. For dinner we had fajitas and beer from the Susquehanna brewing company.