23. STAIGMILLER - 44 MILES
• A semi-open campsite after a river bend
• There are some trees for cover but is
mostly open grassy tent sites
• This campground is also next to the
forest which creates a nice atmosphere
24. MERGANSER BEND - 44.5 MILES
STAIGMILLER
• On the map it says, “This camp is easily
missed.” Guess what, I missed it.
• Up to this point, I had never actually
heard of this campground
• If you have any photos or information
about this trip send it our way
25. BLACK BUTTE (UPPER &
LOWER) - 44.8 MILES
• They have a semisteep but short hike up
to the campsites
• They are on a high bench across from
some abrupt cliff faces with pretty cool views
• Be a little weary about the landing sites in
high water
• At 100 cfs. you have all the space you
could need
• They are close together so privacy may
be limited
LOWER BLACK BUTTE
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MIDDLE RIDGETOP
26. RIDGETOP (UPPER, MIDDLE,
LOWER) - 45 MILES
• The Upper is its own campsite that at the
start of a tighter river bend with cliffs on the
opposite side of the river
• Upper Ridgetop and the Black Butte camps
are visible to each other but are on opposite
sides and down river from each other
• The Middle and Lower are the two closest
camps to each other
• You also have two of the longest hikes
from the water’s edge to the campsites
• They have tons of tree cover with a large
forest canopy
• It offers an elevated scenic view of the river
different than any of the other campsites
• You may be greeted by wild turkeys
across the river
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