Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
1 campsites
Season
January - December
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
Free
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
1 campsites
Season
January - December
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Paddlers running a multi-day float on the Eleven Point who want a secluded overnight stop with solid smallmouth bass fishing. Spring is the sweet spot: higher flows, mild temps, and wildflowers on the bluffs. Bring every drop of water you'll need.
No water, no toilet, and no road access make this a hard no for anyone not arriving by canoe or kayak. Families or groups expecting any infrastructure will find nothing here.
Reference information about Stinking Pond Float Camp sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Stinking Pond located on the left side of the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21676">Eleven Point River</a> near a 20 foot bluff about a mile below <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21684">Turner Mill River Access</a>. This access is located 5.7 miles below <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mtnf/recarea/?recid=21682">Greer Crossing</a>. The campsites are accessible only from the river.</p><p>The campground is on the edge of the river. The campsites are about 200 feet back from the river and are screened from the river by trees and brush.</p><p>Downriver, the next takeout is McDowell (FS).</p>
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Spring brings the best float conditions. Daytime temperatures run 60–75°F, nights 40–55°F. River flows are higher, making multi-mile floats easier. Wildflowers bloom along the bluffs, and fish move into runs and eddies as the water warms. Weekends see moderate crowds, but midweek stretches stay quiet. Paddling conditions are usually ideal for camping trips during this season.
Spring cited as best float conditions; mild temps, higher flows and wildflowers improve experience.
No restroom available Potable water is not available at this site.
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