00 reviewPrice
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
Reservable
Sites
4 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Access only via Turner Mill North or South Accesses
Float-campers paddling the Eleven Point who want a free, reservable layover with fire rings, a vault toilet, and solid trout and smallmouth fishing will get exactly what they came for. Summer is the sweet spot, with warm days and cool nights ideal for paddling in and setting up b
No road access means you're arriving by water or not at all. There's no potable water onsite, river levels can rise fast, and a flooding alert is currently active, so check conditions before launching.
Reference information about Barn Hollow Float Camp sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Barn Hollow Float Camp is on the left bank of the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21676">Eleven Point National Scenic River</a>. This camp is located 10.4 miles downriver of Greer Crossing. Access is by river only.</p><p>Canoes may be launched anywhere upstream but the closest accesses are <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21684">Turner Mill</a> about 5 miles and McDowell Primitive Access about 2 miles above Barn Hollow. The nearest takeout point below this camp is <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21694">Whitten Access</a>, about 1.3 miles.</p><p> </p><p>A <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fsm8_045360.pdf"><strong>printable information sheet </strong></a>is available (pdf).</p>
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Summer delivers the best float-camping conditions. Daytime highs reach 80–90°F and nights drop into the 60s, which keeps tent sleeping comfortable and water activities pleasant. Long daylight hours give you time to paddle in and still set up before dark. Weekends and holidays see more traffic on the river, but the boat-in access keeps crowds moderate compared to drive-up campgrounds.
Summer described as the best float-camping season with warm days and comfortable nights.
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Barn Hollow Float Camp offers a primitive camping experience with minimal amenities emphasizing Leave No Trace principles. Campers will find 4 campsites, including 2 group sites, equipped with fire rings and lantern posts. A centrally located primitive pit toilet is available, but potable water is not provided. Visitors must pack out all trash and be prepared to treat water from natural sources if consumed.
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