Please meet us at:
1200 Willow St
Bastrop, TX 78602
Located inside Fisherman’s Park.
Check in time is at 9:00AM. Do not be late!
Upon arrival be prepared to load your camping and personal gear onto our shuttle.
The shuttle ride to the top of the river trail takes approx. 20 minutes.
Make sure you have taken care all of your restroom needs and are river ready at check in. – There are 2 restrooms at the entrance of the park.
If you arrive late you may have to select an alternate overnight route starting from our location (El Camino Overnight 6 miles or Smithville Overnight 26 miles)
COST:
Cost: $100/person (Outfitter, Canoe/Gear Rental, Transportation to Put-In Location, Meals).
RIVER TRIP DETAILS:
Outfitter Website:
https://www.bastropriverco.com/scouts/
Route:
https://www.bastropriverco.com/river-camping-trip/wilbarger-1-night/
Trail Guide Notes:
https://app.hubspot.com/documents/3794140/view/238176112?accessId=8832d3
Get to know the river. Check out the BRC River Trails Map:
https://apps.mycitybikes.org/usa-tx/bastrop/water-trails-map-4.php
Emergencies:
What if we need to get off the river early? In the event of an emergency the outfitter will provide assistance with the aide of local emergency services, if needed. We can always call 911. Ms. Jen will have her satellite phone, just in case. If I hit emergency, it will send a helicopter.
If we are simply just done and want to end our trip early…. we will paddle faster.
Please BE PREPARED! While the weather does look rainy, you never know. We will cancel on Friday morning, if the forecast looks severe.
WAIVER:
Also, each and every person, Scouts and adults, need to bring a signed waiver. I have attached both adult and youth waivers. Please do not forget these. No one gets into a canoe without having one of these turned in. PLEASE BRING THESE WITH YOU.
PACKING LIST:
Think minimalist. If your not going to use it don’t take it.
Small Tent with Rain Fly
Sleeping Pad
Sleeping Bag
Compact Camp Chair
Headlamp/Luci light (if you need a Luci light, let Ms. Jen know.) We recommend getting a headlight with a red light option to keep bugs away from your face.
Long-handled Spork. This one can reach in the meal pouches.
Water Bottle
Cup, optional
Compact Stove (Ms. Jen will bring). If you have one, please bring it.
Bug Repellent
Sunscreen
Plan to wear the clothes that you arrive in. Pack a dry set of clothes for the campsite. Do not wear anything cotton while on the river…clothes made of nylon or other wicking material are advised.
Cap
Sunglasses with a floatable strap
One-Piece Swimsuit for females. Swim Trunks/Shirt for males.
Quick Dry Camp Towel
1-2 gallons of water per person. Plan for 1 gallon per person per 24 hour period.
Use legitimate dry bags. Trash bags and even zipper duffel bags will not keep your stuff dry. Dry Bag and Waterproof Pouch (for phones).
Trash Bag – Pack It In. Pack It Out.
Last, but not least… How do we pee and poop… Wag Bags – You can buy pre-made or Make Your Own. Pack it out. (Peeing is easy in the river.)
