4K Waterfront Camping on the Roanoke River - Explore Park Virginia

[@DreamscapesMusicCinema]

Good morning Jacqueline! Thank you for the wonderful video 📹. Very nicely done ✔ 👏. Mark Bensette Aux Bois 🇨🇦.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks so very much for watching from Canada! Sool cool!

[@DreamscapesMusicCinema]

@@RVAHikerGirl hi..you are so welcome.

[@diconsoft]

My best friend, that's a great video. I will always cheer for you in Korea I'm looking forward to a great video. Have a nice day.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for watching from Korea! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ManRabbuka]

Wow.. beautiful river.. It's always fun to cook outdoors and it's really delicious.. and the fawns are also interested in your cooking..lol. Lovely nature 👍 thanks for sharing Big like and stay connected 🙏

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hi there! Thanks for stopping by and checking out my video! Love cooking at camp and coming up with new things to try over the campfire. TY for commenting and watching! ✌🏼~RVA~

[@JenniferLupine]

Great place to relax and enjoy the weekend! You dinner veggie looks awesome as usual. And I really like that you got a ride to your campsite! 👌😄❤️🍓🍓🍓

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That was a special treat that I had no idea about. When they said they would take us down, I was like quick JByrd grab the cooler! Spoiled with a ride to camp on this trip that’s for sure!

[@KrizAkoni]

Indeed, way too hot to hike! Every time I plan to go out I bail. We’ll see what this weekend brings. Love the soundtrack on this one. 🌈🦋

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I read your comment last night, sweating to death on the top of mountain in my tent. I stayed up on Kepler Overlook and the 1,100 ft climb felt like a 4,000 ft climb in the 95 degree heat. The bugs were the worst than I have ever encountered. We were literally stopping every .2 for a break. Thank goodness I had my bug net. But I couldn't help but read your comment and think I should have stayed home like Kriz..

[@KrizAkoni]

@@RVAHikerGirl ew…sounds like a gross trip

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@KrizAkoni yep! Lesson learned it's gotta cool down! I am just impatient!

[@suztube9458]

Great find on that raised campsite! Thanks for the tour of the little holland hut Cool star! A lovely video, as always! Thank you so much!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! So much to do in that area. Roanoke is a great mountain town for sure. Loved your comments, so sweet!

[@DesGreene]

Hi Jacqueline! That's the way to do it when it gets too hot carry a backpack👍😁 Looked a really chilled out camping trip! ATB!👍👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are right! Just a few more weeks and hopefully it will cool down enough to start my longer backpacking trips again. Super chill is right for that trip. Thanks so much for watching.

[@atypicalhiker]

I am glad someone is getting out in the heat.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You see I’m not hiking that far if at all these 2 months….it’s too brutal in this heat. But when I can take a VA refresh, well that cools you off for sure! HaHa wink wink! Love this spot to swim in the river.

[@SeniorHiker77]

Unique state park. You & J Bird got the good life.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Living life to the fullest as often as I can cuz you only got 1! 👍🏼

[@AlaskanAmblers]

Doesn't look quite as hot as North Carolina! Still hot enough to swim! What a wonderful campsite. A hidden gem, so nice that you had it to yourselves. You always eat so well -- it looks yummy. Oh, I want to camp in a treehouse. Definitely! Really enjoyed the video!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yes up in the mountains it was a bit cooler by maybe 5 degrees but I'll take it. There was an amazing breeze the whole time and that makes a huge difference too to move around the air. Natures fan! But the lake to swim in definitely cooled me down. It felt incredible! LOL! I will be back to camp in that treehouse platform. My name is written all over that one.

[@anthsallwonky]

i love having a campsite to yourself. Thanks for sharing. looks like a great place.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

There's nothing better! You are very welcome! Appreciate you stopping by the channel. Come on back anytime LOL! ~RVA~

[@MaryFeb]

beautiful place to explore and enjoy being in the nature

[@RVAHikerGirl]

It really was! Appreciate you taking the time to comment and check out my video.

[@RonsWorld5]

I will check this park one out soonest. Thanks for another great and informative video and for sharing your camping spots 🏕 and camp-food ideas. Nice footage. Love the hat! 👍 🙏

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You will fall in love with this place! The swimming next to your campsite is the best! I'm a hat girl, so I'm always looking for a great hat!

[@RonsWorld5]

@@RVAHikerGirl I would try the platform tenting but my tent - a 2P trekking pole tent - might be too big.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@RonsWorld5 Yeah I have a trekking pole tent that has to be staked but my REI 3+ tent is free standing and I know that would for sure fit. I have heard after I left that there are hammock hooks on them too. The size of your tent would be fine as long as it does require stakes. You could tie off the fly on the railings.

[@RonsWorld5]

@@RVAHikerGirl Great! Thanks!

[@Justin_Hikes]

You are smart to optimize your outdoor activities based on the climate. Stay cool out there. :)

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey Justin, you have to at this time of the year in VA. Otherwise, I am miserable and sweaty out there and it can be dangerous with heat exhaustion and heatstroke. I don't do well in the hot summer temps backpacking. So still outdoors, just camping and swimming for this trip. Thank so much for watching, appreciate it.

[@sandybachar6975]

Great find! Thanks for sharing this place.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I went there like 2 years ago and stayed in a glamping canvas tent after hiking McAfee Knob. They have really added a lot of new stuff since then. Great place!

[@MrJimmason]

My wife and I are new to camping and LOVE your channel. You are wonderful !!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey there! So happy you found my channel! Welcome to my KZbin family! Camping is one of my most fav things to do! Love it! Wishing you incredible adventures and amazing campsites! If you ever have questions about anything just ask! Always happy to help!

[@HikeCamp]

Looks like a nice place to visit..

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate ya watching! All the best ~RVA~

[@piedmontpengwing]

I’ve been there to the star city! I love the video. Great job on that aspect of Roanoke, Virginia.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Love Roanoke, so much to see and do out there! Great town to be outdoors. Thanks for stopping by and watching my video. ~RVA~

[@Ashley0789]

Cool camping spot. Thanks for sharing!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww, thanks Ashley! I loved it! Can't wait to go back!

[@TocTocTrax]

I really enjoyed watching your video. Amazing footage. Thanks for sharing.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by my channel Toc Toc Trax and checking out my video. So happy you enjoyed it.

[@WyeExplorer]

Fantastic camp Jody and a tasty cook to. I don't blame you for kicking your hiking boots off and slowing down amid the river. I'd do the same. And your river looks like ours the Wye - lovely to sleep and wake up to. Having explored some cool spots no wonder you're going back happy. Good going. Mark

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey Mark, you were close on the J name, but it's Jacqueline, ha ha. Sometimes you just got to have a relaxing weekend after a hectic week and go go go on this backpacking trips. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and leave a comment Wye Explorer.

[@WyeExplorer]

@@RVAHikerGirl Oh got it. Jacqueline it is then. Oh yeah the world isn't always fast. A pleasure. My name is Mark.

[@andrzejsynthmusic1655]

Yea, amazing nature. 🔹🔷🌳🔷🔹

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Love the outdoors so much! Appreciate you checking out my channel and video.

[@BuscandoFauna]

Hola amiga, how are you? Beautiful Viriginia Park, ideal to go out to look for wildlife and be in contact with nature. As always a luxury content, thanks and have a great week.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hola amigo! Como estas? Muchas Gracias! 👍🏼 Appreciate you stopping by, as always!

[@yamisosa6923]

I love camping vicariously through you…one day I’ll overcome the fear of a bear encounter

[@RVAHikerGirl]

LOL. Out of all my times and all my years out there on trail and camping I have only seen a bear 1 time and it was baby up a tree in SNP. I have heard other hikers pass me and say I saw 2 bears ahead etc , but I have never seen them. I've seen bear poop from time to time. I've seen a few cross the road in front of me in a car. But I will say I am very careful about hanging my food bag, toiletries, medication, etc anything with scent away from my tent. Honestly, I worry more about poisonous snakes than bears. You can do it, girl. If I can you can! Have a couple of cocktails to help you sleep HAHA! No really! LMAO

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Instead of getting wet in the Very Polluted Roanoke River, you can try out the New River, which is deeper, wider and @New River Junction above McCoy Falls, [near Blacksburg, VA] it is a very popular river to go tubing & swimming & fishing and there are places to camp.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Currently researching the river to learn more about what's happening regarding the pollution.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Awesome scenery

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Loved camping there, thanks so so much Dave!

[@luckyjanetravel]

Hello wow this place very beautiful look fun camping

[@RVAHikerGirl]

TY! This place to camp was so much fun! Appreciate you watching!

[@ronniemeadows9101]

Glad you enjoyed our part of Virginia. When the temperature cools down you will enjoy all the great hiking trails all around this area. Thanks for another great video!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Ah this was a trip last year. I love that area! I've hiked a lot all around that part of VA and couldn't agree more with you. Thanks for checking this one out Ronnie! ~RVA~

[@NorwayHikesTrails]

Nice video. Nice area to explore. Thank you for sharing. Stay Safe.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate you watching and commenting. Love the area, it's a nature lovers dream!

[@CelticPaths4k]

I would love to spend my summer vacations in that amazing location, very beautiful and quiet place. You have a wonderful channel and I joined, New YT friend 🤝👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww shucks, thanks so very much! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to drop me your kind words. Welcome to my KZbin family!

[@HikeToWildlife]

Beautiful nature, great camping place. Nice to see a deer and healthy meal. Enjoyed. Liked.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you Hike To Wildlife! The cicadas were so loud the whole trip I had to turn down their volume in every clip almost. LOL

[@HikeToWildlife]

@@RVAHikerGirl Yes, I have to turn down the volume at times too 😊

[@Lady_Le_Fae]

Thanks for doing this review! I’m planning a road trip and am looking for a safe place to camp - this review was extremely helpful!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are very welcome! Very happy it helped. If you need anything else just let me know. Happy Camping!~RVA~

[@pattyk8594]

Great video thank you!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

So glad you liked it! ~RVA~

[@TheWolfPackFam]

Great video! I'm trying to plan our trip to Virginia next summer. I love the bridge over the water, this place looks amazing!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by. My channel is chalked full of VA camping and hiking locations. If you ever have questions or need suggestions about a particular area let me know. Always happy to help. ~RVA~

[@TheWolfPackFam]

@@RVAHikerGirl Thank you

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Yes, Mill Mountain is a great steep mountAIN TO WALK UP TO, AROUND, GO TO THE zOO, PICNIC, AND HIKE DOWN. oR YOU CAN GO drive VIA the Blue Ridge Parkway and park on top of Mill Mtn. for a pleasant day up there. You can walk down the trail & back up, some mountain bikers use that trail. Then you have Roanoke Mountain nearby on the Blue Ridge Parkway to explore too!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Glad to hear you like this area as well Steven.

[@marklandgraf7288]

Just wanted you to know that I truly appreciate your videos! I'm new to VA and I've tried several campgrounds and sections of the AT in VA from your videos! Hope I run into you and J-bird on the trail sometime!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That is wonderful to hear! I am glad that these videos are helpful to you. Hope to run into you on the trail as well! If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out. Always happy to help! ~RVA~

[@Packsalot]

Cool suspension bridge and river side camp spot. Refreshing dip in the river and hobo dinners too. Awesome view from the overlook. Thanks for sharing your camping trip to this not well known place. Take care.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey there! I love that bridge too in Buchannan. I always stop when I am traveling through town. Nothing better than a swim in this summer heat! Thanks for watching, appreciate it!

[@TravelSzN]

aw so beautiful! look at the deer! the water looks very inviting too. great video :) new friends here!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you so much! Tons of deer at golden hour. And the water was so refreshing on a hot day. You just can't beat it. Welcome to my channel. So happy to have you.

[@GratefulTrekker]

Love those cold MT streams and totally agree with the backpacking in heat I nearly joined that great gig in the sky a couple weeks ago backpacking. Got hit by and underground yellow jacket nest in extreme heat and packed another 6 miles while in anaphylaxis with my kids. I then had to drive 10 miles out on a rough road barely made it to meet the ambulance my BP was 61/43. Haven't finished that video yet but have some good tips on upgrading your first-aid kit which is mainly carry benadryl and previcid yes the heartburn medicine it's also an antihistamine and combined are more effective

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Yes, those mountain rivers are the best! I saw yellow jackets buzzing around a nest earlier this year. A fellow KZbinr ATypical hiker and I luckily saw it from a distance and we did not get stung. So glad to hear that you were ok from that one. So scary when something happens on trail like that and you are so far away from anyone. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch my video. Greatly appreciate it.

[@OSMOneStepMore]

Beautiful video and camping spot is beautiful. The surrounding is amazing. Big greetings from OSM one step more. 😊👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by and watching my latest video. Appreciate your support OSM!

[@benhikescamps]

Hello from London, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿. Great little camp there in a wonderful spot by the river. The food looked great too. The big difference between UK and US camps is the temperatures and those loud insects you have at night! Thanks for sharing. Ben 👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey there! Thanks for popping over to my channel. Yes temps have been so hot lately. The cicadas were so loud during the day I had to turn down my volume in my vid! The katydids and crickets are loud at night and frogs depending on your location. They are kinda like nature’s lullaby! Happy to have you as part of my YT family!

[@OutdoorExistential]

Great video! What a site! I hear you on camping in the summer months. Pretty tough to do in so cal as well. At least you have some water flowing. Good luck on getting to 2k! I will be following along. :)

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my channel. Greatly appreciate it! This heat just zaps my energy and it's just no fun doing long hikes in it for me. Appreciate the well wishes, I love my KZbin family and hiking community so much. They are so supportive of everything I do on my channel, and you never know what adventure I might have up my sleeve next.

[@OutdoorExistential]

@@RVAHikerGirl My pleasure! The heat takes the enjoyment of a fire down a few pegs as well. But yes, the hiking community here is awesome. And the spectacular spots you find are a great addition. :D

[@NatureAndOther]

Such a nice video....filming is so good, and you show so many nice things.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you Roni Bee! Appreciate you taking the time to watch! Love making these videos.

[@WanderingMonkHikes]

Great camping spot. You are right, it is hot in the south. I like your plan to use these months to scope out new places. All the best. Stay on the path!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hiya Dan! Thanks for taking the time to watch. Loved this spot and plan on going soon for that platform tent site! It’s calling my name…. HaHa!

[@mike73boston]

Nice video!! beautiful park!!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks so much! ✌🏼~RVA~

[@di2kaskachanel29]

Nice camping like 21 👍👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! Loved it down on the river!

[@JasonOutdoors]

great looking spot, definitely want to avoid the heat whenever possible. I also just saw your news debut you shared on IG. That's pretty awesome.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate it, Jason! Yes, CBS contacted me and asked if they could use my photo and I said, sure, why not. Pretty fun!

[@MileHighVertical]

Absolutely beautiful landscape and very picturesque. I love it when people know which campsite is best in the campground. You have a new follower now....

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate it NOW! Awesome to have you a part of my KZbin family. I really research a lot before I go places to find just the right spot. Sometimes you get a great one and sometimes you know the next time you go!

[@MileHighVertical]

@@RVAHikerGirl I am in colorado and love staying here for the same reason. A lot of state parks and national parks but when it gets too cold, I can visit some warm places. Prefect blend of simply amazing natural beauty.

[@TUTORIALAYAH]

Terbaik , Thanks for sharing video Semangat terus bikin kontennya kawan Have a nice day

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You are very welcome! Feel free to check my other hiking and camping videos on my channel. Have a great day!

[@wanderingoutyonder]

This is amazing! There is nothing better than "there is no one else here"! Looks like a fantastic trip!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I know right! I really try to seek out those types of spots anyway, so this was the icing on the cake! Stay cool out there girls!

[@YankeesOutdoorAdventures]

Awesome 💪🤠👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate the watch Yankee Outdoor Adventures! Mighty kind of ya to stop by!

[@mikeywe936]

Great campsite...looks so peaceful and relaxing !!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you! I couldn’t agree with you more! Thanks for stopping by my channel and watching! 👍🏼

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Hello! I grew up in Roanoke, and we were always told that the Roanoke River is very polluted and to not eat fish out of there and DEFINITELY DO NOT SWIM IN the Roanoke River!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for the info Steven. It looked very clear and clean where I was. I did not put my head in the water, I just cooled off a bit in the water. What would the pollutants be from up stream?

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

@@RVAHikerGirl Hello RV Hiker Girl! Where approximately are you from to live 2 & 1/2 hours away? Richmond, Raleigh, or is it a secret? Some kind of Industry, I suppose, could be polluting the Roanoke River. On the other hand, those industries, may have been long-gone, and nowadays the river might be cleaner. However, I will never trust that river again. You might be able to do some research to find out the quality of the river. Meanwhile, you check out the New River!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@mcgillicuddy4008 I live in the RVA area. No secret there since my trail name gives it away. For safety reasons, I don't really get more specific than that. Just read that the bacteria levels exceed the safety levels. So I think it would be ok to still get in as long as you don't have open cuts or go underwater etc. If it's that polluted, I am surprised there aren't signs or declarations in the area to stay out of it. Again thanks for the heads up about this. I would totally have not known otherwise. ~RVA~

[@OutOnTrail]

Thanks for sharing this spot... Can't believe you had the whole place to yourself! That platform tent site was such a great idea! Enjoyed the views from Mill Mountain, too 👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I know right 👍🏼 ditto on the platforms. I’ve heard they have hammock clips up there too for those hammock fans. Heading back soon it was so good!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

I agree, it is a very beautiful area, especially if you DO NOT GO INTO THE Roanoke River! I hope you don't get an ear infection or other malady.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I did not get any infections or ailments from going into the river. It was a very pleasant evening.

[@NaomisAdventures]

I thought I subscribed to your channel but I wasn't so I just did. That's a beautiful place.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Happy you have you as part of my KZbin family Naomi! Thank you for your support! It means so much!

[@DanielleMarieyt]

Looks like so much fun!!!! Awesome video!! New here can’t wait to see more videos!!!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww thank you so much! I have a ton of vids on my channel. I usually have a new one each week. I've been camping a lot the last 2 months due to the heat but longer hikes and backpacking are coming up with the cooler fall temps.

[@thegoodpath5008]

Wonderful video RVA Hike Girl! ❤️ Love your creativity! We visit Roanoke several times a year and so, I really had fun seeing some areas I am familiar with 😊 Great tour of the campground- I agree with you, that platform site would be a highlight! I’m with you on the heat-- as I much prefer cool weather. It’s not too far away! Happy hiking 🥾❤️

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you so much Amy! The platform is next on my list for camping if I can ever get back out there. Some slightly cooler temps just arrived. Can wait til they drop just a little bit more! Appreciate your comments and watching!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

What a great park! Love the elevated spot & those Yurts! 👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Did you see your sticker? It made its debut, haha!

[@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD]

@@RVAHikerGirl Yes on your bottle.. Thanks...I'm uploading a video now that has the Taco Cat update and Stickers with yours included..

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@FOLLOWINGWALKERSWORLD ✌🏼🤩just wanted to make sure you saw it! I’ll have a video in a few weeks that has a shout out to a bunch of channels including yours.

[@JimmyLee-s2k]

I lived 30 years in Roanoke! I've NEVER seen this xamp site.. Yours, duck in pen, Annandale, Va, Beltway prison.😊😢😢

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I have no idea what you’re talking about. Duck in pen? Beltway Prison? I was just camping 😜

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Of course the details of where we live are private.....meanwhile, I am enjoying your Video adventures, thank you RVA Woman!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks you, very much appreciated. ~RVA~

[@feelmusic15]

không khí khu rừng thật mát mẻ

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Not sure what that translates too, but thanks so much for watching.

[@GraysOutdoors]

Hi Jacqueline. What an awesome campsite. Might steal that recipe. Thanks for subbing I have done likewise and look forward to seeing more of your videos. ATB. Grays.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for checking out my channel and video. Much appreciated. Great river spot for sure. Steal any of my recipes! I always include my cocktail recipes I mix up on car camping videos and always include recipes for anything I show that I cook from my from premade dehydrated meals, to home cooked meals right at the campsite. (Watch the Cabin camping North Carolina video to see my Janes Addiction cocktail and my brie and apple grilled cheese sandwich over the campfire. So good!)

[@GraysOutdoors]

@@RVAHikerGirl cheers Jacqueline. ATB. Grays

[@alamrayachidna7290]

Beatiful bridge and nice river... I like hiking too.. When will you come to east java ina

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I always stop at that bridge when I am passing though this quaint little town. Where is east java ina?

[@Barnyz]

Wonderful video. It looks lovely and tranquil and all the better for there being no other people around to spoil the peace and quiet! Thanks for sharing and have an excellent week!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks so very much! It’s rare to go to a place such as this and be the only one. That’s why I love visiting during the week. Appreciate you stopping by and watching. ✌🏼~RVA~

[@TRAVEL.WITH.JAFARI]

Hello my friend 🙋‍♂️🤝🙋‍♂️🇨🇭🇨🇭 Very Very beautiful vidéo 👍👍 Soper like 💯💯💝🔔💝💐💐💝

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Aww, thanks so much! Appreciate you stopping my channel and watching. Come back anytime to check out some of my other videos.

[@IubiriAscunse]

beautiful 🥰

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@scandinaviannaturediaries8892]

Beautiful beautiful 🤩 I can’t even imagine it being so hot, good you had the river to cool down in 😊 The food looked super yummy 😋

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Very grateful to you for stopping by and watching. Camping, river, good food, what could be better right? Have a great weekend!

[@MetroOnTheMove]

That one camp site with the elevated platform looks great! You and Jason are correst. It is brutal during these months to do any serious backpacking. Heat exhaustion is no joke and when you are miles from the trail head , it can be serious. Cool that you have a golf cart ride to take you to the campsite versus rows of cars parked on that path.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That’s were I am staying next. Hopefully in the next few weeks. That platform has my name on it! Ha Ha! We didn’t know about the golf cart ride, we were planning on hiking everything in. But when the told us we had a ride down, well the cooler was coming! Summer heat +long hikes & backpacking trips= a no go for me. Come on fall, where ya at? 🍁🍂

[@MetroOnTheMove]

@@RVAHikerGirl Exactly! Where are you Fall? Buckley, Crow, 3 and I are heading to the Centennial Trail along with the Badlands. Hoping for cooler temps at higher elevations....we will see. Cheers!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@MetroOnTheMove va triple crown and Grayson highlands backpacking trips are on the short list so far for fall. I’m pretty open though. Wherever the winds might take me lol

[@MetroOnTheMove]

@@RVAHikerGirl Grayson Highlands will be awesome! Can't wait to see that video

[@TheWildNative]

Wow that looks like a beautiful spot to camp. You are very lucky. Much cooler camping especially by the river. Your sleeping mats look super comfy, what make are they?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

This was a cold front that came through so it was cooler than it has been. Thank goodness. Both of the sleeping pads for this trip were Big Agnes, you'll see the name and link for it the video description if you want more specs on it. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching. Much appreciated!

[@TheWildNative]

@@RVAHikerGirl Great, thanks so much for you help. Happy hiking!

[@KenbismoimaginatioN]

amazing content, stay safe \,,/

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you for watching! Appreciate it!

[@BINYAMINWITHMATHEMATICS]

new subscriber stay safe enjoy weekend and stay connected.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Appreciate the sub! Welcome to my channel, so happy to have you apart of my KZbin family.

[@SouthernHike]

This is a gorgeous spot. And man I've never seen a elevated spot like that. Always with the excellent recipes too! :) Great video RVA!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks SouthernHike! Going back soon! Can’t wait to go swimming in that amazing river again!

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Love your campsite area. Thanks for the shoutout 😁 Being in the water and having great campsites and food is what summertime is all about. Great footage of the wildlife That place looked awesome and that was cool that you had it to yourself That star was wild. Great views too Cool video my friend and have a fun weekend

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey ya Jason! Glad you heard your shout-out, even if I did kinda mess up your quote, ha ha! Love creating vids of my outdoor adventures. It's a good creative outlet for me. Looking forward to some fall weather and some longer hikes soon! Thanks for watching and your support!

[@unowhotravelchannel]

What a beautiful river to camp along, and a stunning camping experience, appreciate you sharing your adventure! Kind regards, Simon😎👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I couldn't agree more! You are very welcome! I love making videos of all of my hiking and camping adventures! Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. ~RVA~

[@gracecallowayable]

Beautiful!!!👠🚌👠

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you Graycee! I still need to get back there and tent on one of those raise platforms. So cool! ~RVA~

[@TeaInValhalla]

Good afternoon RVA, firstly wow loved that bridge on the intro! 🥰 another cracking camp and a linear looking picth, great job staying cool! We love the back ground noise, like the forest was talking with you. The river looked lushness and so refreshing, great that it was so quite too! Fantastic 👍🥰🌊 The yurts looked fancy and the cabins too, wow! Great facilities. Have a great week, Ceri and Kat 👍🥰🏕🌊☕❤

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Ahh that old bridge in Buchanan - I love it too! Cicadas we’re going crazy they whole video. I had to turn down their singing it was so loud! That’s guys for watching 👍🏼😜

[@JC.Journey]

Gorgeous views in the opening scene, oh my goodness! ❤️ The suspension bridge is awesome as well as the campsite, what a perfect location on hot days! The foil packet dinner looks delicious, what a fantastic idea! How awesome is the raised platform campsite?! Thanks for sharing - have a wonderful day! -Jody

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Hey there Jody! I love the little town of Buchanan, VA and always stop at that bridge when I am passing through town. I plan on camping on one of those platforms the next time I go back. They are so cool! It will be like camping in a treehouse. Thanks so much for stopping by and watching.

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Your "sleep clothes" look like outdoor clothes, no problemo! Yes, a beautiful place. It is odd, no one else is there, unless, they too know of the toxic Roanoke River.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I have lots of different sleep clothes. They all tend to be something I can wear out if needed if my main clothes get wet. They are also usually wicking in the summer time. It was the middle of the week in the hottest part of the year and most campgrounds are not as busy as they are on the weekend. A lot of people don't camp outside when its this hot. Spring and Fall camping are much more popular than summertime camping. ~RVA~

[@floriealeman7607]

I’ve been looking for this place in google but I can’t found this campsite 😞 Help!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Just google Explore Park in Roanoke. Dons Cabins is also in the same property with yurts and cabins.

[@rialobran]

That was a superb campsite, great facilities...bit far for me to travel for an overnight :) Excuse the ignorance of this 'Limey' but what is the significance if any of the star?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

You can stay for as long as you like, LOL. It’s a just a man made Star that lights up at night to welcome everyone to the town of Roanoke. It’s on top of a mountain so you can see it for miles and miles.

[@Ron_C]

Wow! What an awesome gem of a campground! I might need to check that out! I’m in Acadia Ntl Park today (sadly not camping) I did the Cadillac Mountain sunrise and then hiked the Beehive trail…and I highly recommend it…it’s a tough one tho, ladders and rungs. Oh, how much did you pay that bee towards the end of the video!? You know the one I am talking about!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Oh wow Your trip sounds incredible Ron C! Hopefully you are vlogging some of it. You don’t always know what you capture with so much footage until editing. This was definitely one of those times! I couldn’t believe the timing of that little bee.🐝 Those bees were is all the flower shots I think! I couldn’t capture that one again with that timing even if I tried!HaHa!

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

You did not say if those cabins are free to use or is there a Fee?

[@RVAHikerGirl]

No cabin that I know of is free to use these days. You might find a free dispersed tent site some where in the woods, but any sort of cabin, or yurt you would have to pay a fee and reserve with the private companies that own them. In this case you reserved the cabins in this video through Don's Campground. Hope that helps. ~RVA~

[@My24hradventure]

Hi, I. Just looking out the window here and its grey, rainy, windy, cloudy. What's better, too hot or too cold? 😄😄. Sub'd 👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I rather hike cold than hot. I can put on more layers to keep warm, but you can't take enough off to be cool in this crazy heat. I have slept with temps so cold I though I was going to have to pack up in the middle of the night and hike back to my car or freeze to death. But I didn't have the proper cold weather gear back then like I do now. Watch my Mt Pleasant video under George Washington National Forest hikes on my channel. Thanks so much for subbing. Very kind of you! ~RVA~

[@My24hradventure]

@@RVAHikerGirl yeah getting the right equipment is key. I've got my kit dialled in quite well. But it's taken me about 3 years to figure it out 😄

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@My24hradventure I do so many different types of car camping, long backpacking trips, kayak camping trips etc and so it's hard to get the right gear for so many different types of camping in all the different seasons. Haha but that's a good problem to have.

[@My24hradventure]

@@RVAHikerGirl it certainly is 😄👍

[@mcgillicuddy4008]

Please check out the New River for your enjoyment....

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I sure will.

[@BINYAMINWITHMATHEMATICS]

wow camping is the best experience of life but has little risk aslo. Amazing 😄❤️👏 Wonderful Sharing ❤ I am new you tuber and a channel new subscriber , stay connected️ Informative and helpful. Have a wonderful weekend. See you around 🌹stay connected.

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thank you for subbing appreciate that. Confused by little risk you mentioned. I am camping in bear and poisonous snake country. Crazy summer thunderstorms with high winds, hail, and pounding rain pop up almost daily. Trees can come down on top of you and there is no shelter besides your thin tent material. I would kindly have to disagree a bit about little risk. I think little risk is staying at home and sitting on the couch, lol. Anyway, that's just my opinion, I respect yours. All opinions are welcome and respected on my channel.

[@yajhochannel3289]

Like 34 🤝🌷🌹👍👍👍

[@RVAHikerGirl]

A big thank you and thumbs up back at ya!

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

Hey! Lovely spot for a camp, beautiful by the river. Do you have to have a permit to camp in parks in the US? Is wild camping technically legal? The rules in England are really strict unfortunately. xx

[@RVAHikerGirl]

That's a tough question to answer because the US is so big and there are different rules among the 50 states. This is a county park, so no permit needed but you do pay a small fee. Wild camping is not illegal you just have to know where to go to do it. You can wild camp or disperse camp in the National Forests and National Parks. The National Parks require backcountry permits but the National Forests are more lenient. If you hike on a trail like the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Coast trail, etc you can camp pretty much anywhere as long as its not private land or a posted no camping area. We have state parks and nature preserves you can camp in also but your going to see more people. Some of the state parks have primitive camping like in some of my more recent videos but thats very different from your wild camping. Long response BUT ha ha I hope that answered your question. Thanks so much for watching Rachel.

[@ramblingracheltrailtales]

@@RVAHikerGirl Thanks for answering, I was just curious and thank you for the response. There’s so much land in England that’s privately owned making wild camping quite difficult (illegal) with a few expectations here and there. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my question. Have a great week xx 😀

[@RVAHikerGirl]

@@ramblingracheltrailtales Sure thing! From all the videos I watch from UK backpackers it always looked like you could wild camp just about anywhere. And it always appears no one else is ever around which I always am in awe at. Views from every direction since most of those mountains don't have trees. I love the Peak District and Snowdonia from all the UKers I watch. It looks just stunning.

[@BlkAndyTV]

Are you free to pop a tent anywhere in the park and does that require registration

[@RVAHikerGirl]

No, you have to reserve a campsite there.

[@michelleosborne8951]

What’s the name of the campground

[@RVAHikerGirl]

The name of the campground is in the thumbnail, in the video title, and mentioned in the 1st minute of the video. I try to always give the info of right up front for everyone to have - Explore Park

[@michelleosborne8951]

@@RVAHikerGirl 4k waterfront camping on the Roanoke river? It sounds a little long to be the name. So that’s why I asked.

[@michelleosborne8951]

@@RVAHikerGirl you also have explore park Virginia. Is that the name? I have to say they sounded more like descriptions of the video so I wasn’t sure. After watching a couple times we decided .. we would look for that landmark of a star to find it on google. I never want to be annoying and ask if it’s been in the video. I did truly watch it twice. But I just wasn’t sure. They didn’t seem like names. Now you spent time responding. But still never clarified the name. I’m sorry to be such a bother.

[@michelleosborne8951]

@@RVAHikerGirl ok ok on closer inspection. I see it’s written really small on that camp number pole. “Explore Park”. You’ve got to admit it’s a weird name. It sounds like a verb.

[@michelleosborne8951]

@@RVAHikerGirl unbelievably I read ever detail and now see a discount code for Hip camp. So it could be Hip camp too. An entrance shot of the park sign usually clears up any confusion.

[@FranciscaRigaud]

Wow, great day............. I saw you on Alan's channel, Alan is an old friend. Not sure whether you will be interested in our channel as it is of a very different type but I am a singer, chef, writer, model, actress and more! Wow, too hot... come to England....... mostly cold, grey, rainy.............. hahahaha... or maybe we can trade 50% of each weather condition... Great river, by the way!

[@RVAHikerGirl]

I love Alan! What a stand up guy he is! Thank you for checking out my channel! I would love to come to 🇬🇧 for some cooler temps! You can have my weather girl, waiting on fall temps to arrive 🍂🍁Happy to check out your channel!

[@Wealthy.Africans]

hello, i would like to join you. looks very attractive Thank you very much for watching your video

[@RVAHikerGirl]

Thanks for checking out my channel and watching my video.