Current River Overnight May 10-11

[Carolyn Knarr]

Please post questions and comments here, including if you want to camp the night before the paddle.

[Dorine]

I would like to participate in this trip, thanks!

[Dorine]

Carolyn I don’t see a sign up ticket link.

[Dorine]

Registered and signed

[Dennis Pierce]

Hi Carolyn. Does this trip involve car camping or camping on a gravel bar? Is it open to kids (I am thinking of my 11 year- old son, who has attended two open water clinics and did the club’s Big River trip last year)? Thanks, Dennis Pierce

[Edward Bayham]

Hi Dennis,

Normally there are good camp sites on gravel bars or on the banks. I’ll be looking for any suggestions from recent paddlers to see what’s available since the flooding that occurred last year.

Ed

[Carolyn Knarr]

Ed Bayham is leading the trip, but the description says we are gravel bar camping. I would assume kids can come.

[Eileen Lenkman]

Dennis

Your son is welcome. Yes, we’ll be gravel bar camping

Dave H still had that 12’ kayak if you want to get it from him for your son

Call or text me if have any questions

Eileen

[Dennis Pierce]

Eileen and Carolyn –

Many thanks for the use of your kayak for my son on this trip and just year! and We can further discuss possible purchase in person. As you might recall, Eileen, if I am not mistaken, we had technical issues with my signing up for a club family membership and enrolling my son John, last summer. Carolyn – could you advise me of the current status of my ckub membership (family?) and whether I am good to proceed with signing up my son (and myself) for this Current River trip, or if not, assist me in getting things right administratively, so that my son can participate on this trip (which he is very excited about)? Thanks!

[Carolyn Knarr]

Dennis, I sent you an email.

[Kurt Esker]

I am considering this trip. I see where this will be gravel bar camping. Would it be ill-advised to attempt to hammock camp? Can I expect to find two trees?
Thanks,
Kurt

[Eileen Lenkman]

Kurt,

It’s possible you’ll be able to string a hammock but because of the flooding, there will be a lot of debris in the bushes and trees along the river bank. There really is no way to predict one way or another at this point.

You might want to review the posts on the Facebook pages: Current River, Jacks Fork & Eleven Point River (Missouri Scenic Rivers), Ozark Riverways Foundation, and Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Pictures on that site should give you a good idea of what the river banks look like.

[Kurt Esker]

Yeah, this would be my first attempt at this, so it could become an interesting learning experience. I’ve never slept well in tents. I’ll take a look at the pictures. Thanks.

[Carolyn Knarr]

Kurt, do you have a good inflatable air pad?

[Kurt Esker]

I do, though I’ll only be able to carry so much in my kayak. I’ll have to make trades at some point. 🙂

[Eileen Lenkman]

Kurt

Yes, packing for an overnight trip in a kayak is an artform. I believe a good sleeping pad is essential and worth the space given the Ozark Mountain gravel and rock bars for tent sleepers. Think multiple small bags vs a couple big ones and put tent components in separate bags vs everything in the original bag. Definitely test pack before the trip!

[Kurt Esker]

I plan to. Thanks for the suggestions.

[DebbieDyle]

Kurt, some hammock setups can be set up as a small Bivy in case you don’t find two appropriate trees. Even if not advertised as such it is possible to rig them. But would only be feasible with an air mattress because, who wants to lay on gravel! It’s nice to have an option. Let me know if I can be of assistance. I confess to falling into a the gear nerd category. What type/ size of boat will you be loading?

[Kurt Esker]

It’s a 14’ Carolina. You’ve got me thinking about ways I might keep the bug net off of me if on the ground, though of course I would much rather be in the hammock. At least I have a little more time yet to figure this out. 🙂

[Carolyn Knarr]

This is who we have coming so far:
Maura Reinhart
Dorine Johnson
Gary Palmer
Matt Miller
Eileen Lenkman
Edward Bayham
Debbie Dyle

I might also come.

[Dennis Pierce]

Please consider this as unofficial notice of my intent to participate in this trip, together with my 11-year-old son, John Pierce-Gomez. I am attempting to work through technical difficulties in signing us both up as officially required, with Carolyn’s help. Thanks, Dennis Pierce

[Eileen Lenkman]

THanks, Dennis

Sending you the waiver link via email which you can complete for you and your son and get that part done with.

Eileen

[Dennis Pierce]

Eileen, Carolyn, and Ed,

I now believe I am officially signed up (with my son) – both with club tickets and the ACA waiver. I have gravel-camped on the Buffalo, so I’m confident we’ll be able to fit our gear in our boats. We’re looking forward to this adventure!

[DebbieDyle]

Anybody got suggestions on campsites? Akers shows only group, and Round Springs also. Two sites at echo b but those are walk in and place to park a trailer. Thoughts? Anything else close?

[Dorine]

Debbie id like to camp with u dear.

[Randy Norris]

I was able to reserve a site at Round Spring this morning. There were several available.

[Carolyn Knarr]

I just booked site 13.

[Maura Reinhart]

I had a work trip come up and I won’t be able to come anymore. 🙁
Hopefully I can make the following weekend’s trip!

[Randy Morgart]

I’m interested, waiting to see how my schedule works out.

[Edward Bayham]

I’ve booked site #15. – Ed B

[Greg Greer]

I’m in. Question: Are we meeting at Aker’s or Round Spring at 8:00am? Just want to be sure I’m in the right place.

[Edward Bayham]

Greg,

We still plan to meet at Akers Ferry at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Since many of us are camping at Round Spring on Friday night, we’ll also meet at 7:15 am at Round Spring to decide which vehicles will stay at Round Spring and which will carry kayaks and participants to Akers Ferry for the 8:00 am meeting and put-in.

Ed

[Eileen Lenkman]

Is anyone driving down Saturday morning?

[Eileen Lenkman]

Alley Spring Campground is open for reservations and has plenty of open spots.

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234046

[Randy Morgart]

I’m in and will have the 8 & 15 yo boys along, we’ll be in site 45 at Round Spring. Will bring my trailer and have room for three more boates and one or two people.
SYOTW
Randy

[Dennis Pierce]

Hey Randy – Dennis Pierce here. I am going on this Current River trip this weekend with my son (11 years old) and planning on arriving Friday night. We have a small 2 person tent and 2 boats total. Can we camp with you and your boys at your campsite?

[Randy Morgart]

You’re welcome to share a site with me Dennis. My Phone # is in a message below.

• This reply was modified 6 days, 2 hours ago by Randy Morgart.

[Carolyn Knarr]

This is who is signed up:
Maura Reinhart
Dorine Johnson
gary palmer
Matt Miller
Eileen
Edward Bayham
Kurt Esker
Lisa Esker
Dennis Pierce
John Pierce-Gomez
Randy Norris
Carolyn Knarr
Randy Morgart
Aven Morgart
Wayne Morgart
Greg Greer

[Randy Morgart]

We’ve had a change in plans, Aven and Wayne will not be attending.

SO i have room for three people and five boats. I can leave about any time on Friday from the Troy, MO area, planning to drive back Sunday evening. If anyone wants to ride along let me know. best to texr or leave a voicemail at 63six. three67 zero 311.
SYOTW
Randy

• This reply was modified 6 days, 2 hours ago by Randy Morgart.

[Eileen Lenkman]

I have come down with a bad cold or something else so I am not going.

Randy is bringing Matt Miller now.

For those of you who have not been on the Current before, you might want to print out the Current River mile by mile so you can identify the springs and caves and other things you pass.

Current River Mile by Mile

[Carolyn Knarr]

So sorry you won’t be joining us!

[Edward Bayham]

Randy,

Where will you and Matt be camping Friday night? Are you planning to meet with boaters at Round Spring before heading up to Akers? If so, we could leave more vehicles at Round Spring and avoid having to do a back shuttle on Saturday morning.

I’m thinking that we could meet at Round Spring at 8 am and meet up with anyone else at Akers Ferry at 8:45.

Ed

[Randy Morgart]

Matt, Dennis, has son and I are camping at site 45 at Round Spring, I’m happy to help with the shuttle, we’ll have room for four boats and two or three peole in my car.

SY at Round Spring
Randy

[Greg Greer]

Ed, If needed, I can meet at Round Springs at 8 if that helps. I can bring my trailer that can carry 2 more kayaks and can take 3 people (4 squeezed in) in my car. Otherwise, I will be at Akers at 8:45. Let me know what works for you.

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