Kayak Camping | Charles C. Deam Wilderness

Solo kayak trip on Monroe Lake to the Deam Wilderness in the Hoosier National Forest for some exploration, relaxation, and camping. Nothing like losing yourself in the wilderness to rejuvenate the spirit.
Deam Wilderness: www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/hoosi...
Monroe Lake: www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2954.htm
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[@adventureswithLK]

Looked like a really peaceful getaway. Hope the storm stayed away long enough for you to get back. Have a great day and see you on your next adventure.

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

The rain didn't arrive until after I was in my car driving home, fortunately. Thanks for watching!

[@greg33770]

Hey ! You didn't stop at the stop sign @1:30....LOL !🤗

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Ah man, hope I don't get a ticket!

[@lelandstreasurechest1773]

Beautiful lake. To bad you couldn't have stayed longer. Thanks for sharing. Let's stay connected.

[@AOKUrbanHomestead1]

Hahaha nature's toilet. F Great video my friend

[@jailen461]

Very nice. You're right, nice view for a camping spot. Had that canoe for a couple of years. Good canoe. I was just a little too big for it, so I bought another kayak, but I liked the Pelican.

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Right on. I haven't canoed in awhile, need to get back out there. Rock on!

[@HikeCamp]

Looked like a great time... I love solo camping. If the accessible by road lakes here did not get so overcrowded I would take up kayaking... 👍👍🌞🔥

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

This was my first time kayak camping, not too many places I can do that. Thanks for watching!

[@HikeCamp]

It really looked like a relaxing trip and camp. The lakes and mountain lakes here in the summer just get crazy. The only ones not crazy are remote and not accessible by car... maybe a side by side 4 wheeler but cant afford one of those either. Oh well I will just stick to hiking...lol

[@SalineScott]

Nice kayak and campsite. I can’t wait to get my kayak out on an overnight trip this year.

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

That was one of my main reasons for getting a kayak, just not that many places to do overnighters here in Indiana!

[@TrailsWeHike]

Love it! That's my kind of solo getaway, very nice. Didn't think you'd be kayaking past stop signs though, crazy ;) I think you made the right call, hard to beat your set-up there. Thanks for the getaway!

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Funny thing is, almost every time I've been on that lake (typically spring), it's flooded. It turned out to be a great trip, thanks for watching!

[@rachelarmela]

✌🏼 ♥️ ✌🏼 ☺️ A tree 🚽 toilet 🚽 haha Very natural Lol Beautiful place 👌🏼 Thanks for sharing 👍🏼 ♥️

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Never know what you'll find in the forest, haha! Thanks for watching.

[@themiwoodsman7222]

Lots of extra water to float in for sure , great spot for camp and morning coffee indeed ! good to get out even if it's just one night ! atb john

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

I'm hoping to do that more often! Thanks for watching.

[@thor6997]

Loved the video. Noticed you said you weren't that experienced. Thought I would give you a small tip. You had your paddle upside down. Flip it over and the 4 mile will be a little easier. Thanks for the video

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Ha! Yeah I'm pretty sure I did that a few times LOL.

[@OutDoorZombie]

Excellent video!!

[@billfoster9317]

Another cool Video, glad you had a chance to get out however I did miss Catfish. See you guy's on the next one, be safe.

[@ottmountain733]

Glad you decided to do the trip! You gotta just go for it sometimes. We love Yak Packing as well. Can't wait to get out this summer again. Your video inspired us!

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Thanks! I hope to see some of your yak pack vids too!

[@TreeCamps]

Also, lovin it! Gonna give your channel a shout out on upcoming live vid today or tomoorow. Thanks for connecting and glad to be part of an outdoor community.

[@Riverratskippy]

subscribed. cool to see another youtuber from around my area.

[@GazianoOutdoors]

Stunning place, looks a huge lake, nice video 👍

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Thanks! I barely scratched the surface (paddled the surface..:?) on that lake, a lot more to explore. Not too bad for Indiana haha!

[@magicktrick777]

awesome vid. thank you. i’m sorta new to indiana and kayaking but i was scoping the map today and after many trips to chain-o-lakes, which i love, that NE tip of Lake Monroe looked like just about the best kayak getaway in the state for seclusion, waterfowl and grand forested vistas. thank you for all the confirmation here! i may have to pull a three day k-camp in the Deam later this summer.

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Have fun! I seriously need to get back there too.

[@kevinismawayoflife4660]

Nice video. I’m going to do that same trip in June

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Awesome, have fun!

[@JACAdventurer]

Sweet campspot! Nice natural toilet ya had there to! Lol

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Haha thanks! For picking a random spot to camp, it turned out pretty nice.

[@dar72ski]

I enjoy your videos! Excellent content! I had to revisit this video to ask you how long it took you to paddle from put in to camp...I am thinking about doing this trip soon. I would be leaving from work and would like to get camp set up before dark. Thanks!

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Oh gosh, it's been over 4 years since I did this one. I'm sure it wasn't much more than 60-90 minutes of paddling. It's so hard to say for sure!

[@dar72ski]

@@SlonesWildernessExpeditions Thanks for the quick reply! I appreciate it!

[@couch2trailyoutubechannel281]

Saw a boat go by while you were setting up your tent- thought they didn't let those in designated wilderness areas? Looks like a great area to kayak/canoe in. Looking forward to seeing Catfish out kayaking with you. Was that red bird a scarlet tanager? Very pretty whatever it was. Looks like a nice little trip!

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

Thanks! Yes that was definitely a scarlet tanager, I don't see those often. The wilderness area is only on the south side of the lake, the reservoir itself is managed by the Indiana DNR, not the National Forest, so boats frequent the lake.

[@xazs13]

Are there places to rent a canoe for the weekend to go camping? Also, as long as your in the Charles Deam Wilderness area, am I correct in thinking you can camp anywhere away from trails?

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

I know of at least one place that you could rent a canoe: lakemonroeboatrental.com/ Probably more than that. As for the Deam Wilderness, you're thinking is correct, just have to stay at least 100' from developed trails & such.

[@listomachine6198]

There’s a white Chevy out front trashy little spot but it works

[@pauldeavers3655]

how does the mustang handle out there when lake gets bit choppy

[@SlonesWildernessExpeditions]

I had no problems with it, but fortunately there wasn't a ton of boat traffic at the time either.

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