Black River Washago Paddle and Camp

Submitted by Zen.camper on
Outing Type → 
Whitewater

Come for the day or the weekend. Class I-II learning river. Great for beginners to learn basic white water skills with a couple more challenging sections which can be skipped. My paddle partner and I will be camping on the river at Black River Wilderness reserve.  We will be at Island 2 - Site 1 if you'd like to book a nearby or adjacent site.

The weather looks amazing and water levels still good.

 

The Basics
Event Location

Black River Washago

Date(s) & Time
Event Duration
1-2 days
Difficulty Rating
Novice
Participant Info
Maximum Group Size
8 Boats
Minimum Group Size
2 boats
Itinerary
Itinerary description

We will meet at the put-in at 10 am Saturday, unload and shuttle vehicles (2min shuttle). We will take our time playing and practicing.  We can stop at Bell Ringer or our campsite for lunch and be off the water by 3.  

For those camping we will go check in and set up camp. Relax, swim or throw your boat back in the water if you didn't get enough followed by dinner, drinks and a camp fire.

Camp  sites are a little pricey but you can't beat the convenience. Two day minimum so book Saturday and Sunday nights so even if your heading back Sunday you can stay as long as you want and don't have to check out at 12.  

If there are folks interested in coming Sunday only we may organize another full run but otherwise I'd prefer to keep it open and relaxed. Perhaps exploring more of the river beyond the whitewater section or just relaxing and playing near camp.

Link to our May 3rd visit

https://youtu.be/l7jRN1jl11g?si=-SpZYCkI_G_dh3AE

Paddle Maps link

https://paddlingmaps.com/trip/Ontario/171-highway-169-to-mcmillan-side-…

 

Required Items to Bring

Canoe (Royalex or T-Formex) or play boat, canoe flotation bags, painter lines, throw bag, spare paddle play boat, paddle board. Life jacket and helmet. Bug spray (its that time of year)

Please note you may not wear bug netting over your face on the water!

Can be done on a paddle board if you have the skills.

 

Recommended Items to Bring

Dry or wet suit (water temps should be OK now though), lunch, water or filter, snacks.

For campers, 2 lunch, dinner, breakfast, snacks. Two smaller tents per site (max 6ppl). Additional bug or dining shelter ok if there is room. I will have a 9x9.

How to Get There
Event Directions

Put in at the bridge on Hwy 169

44.714210,-79.281570

Takeout 

44.718661,-79.302220

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