Canoe Camping in the South

[sbroam]

I'm sorry. That was sbroam,...not cbroam.

No worries - check your e-mail.

[fleckbass]

Don't know if this will work for you but as mentioned above the Big South Fork of the Cumberland. Here is my info:

http://www.easternpaddling.com/bigsouth ... erland.htm

This trip can be cut down. The alternate access point is called Station Camp.

I haven' t done it yet but also as mentioned above the New River in Va. I've checked into this and seems like some camping can be done at campgrounds along the river. Also, it may be possible to restock supplies along the way. there are also sections in WV; however, I would expect it to be cold that time of year:

http://www.easternpaddling.com/new.htm

Depending on water level, it is possible to have canoe swamping
rapids!

[fleckbass]

Also mentioned above Smokehole in WV or the Trough, easier water, again probably cold:

http://www.easternpaddling.com/southbranch.htm

[Athensboater]

I know it's been mentioned but this is a top of the list canoe camp. Five miles of it go through national forrest land and you'll have all the seclusion you want. It's a total paddle of around 13 miles and has a quick and easy shuttle.
There is one solid class three you'll probably want to portage around, but it's easily done by dragging the boats over rocks.
A great flatwater option would be the altamaha near coastal Georgia. You probably won't see any gators there. But you might see 500 pound sturgeon fish swimming around.