Standing Indian NRA (May 16-20)

We took the MH 38 miles to one of our favorite places near Franklin NC, despite forecasts of rain for most of the time. We donned our rain gear and sweats each day along with chest waders and fished the Nantahala River and Kimsey Creek that flow through the campground. Despite higher and faster than expected water, we managed to catch several wild rainbow and a couple wild brown trout. We had the best success using Parachute Adams and Prince Nymph, and did better on Kimsey Creek. The nights got down in the 30s, but three micro-fleece blankets kept us warm at night. This campground has updated restrooms and showers, but the sites have no hookups. We had an opportunity to use the ramps we built, since the site had an appreciable slope and it keeps us from having the levelers lift the front wheels off the ground.

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