Camping on Lake Ouachita

[Bruce]

@Gavin has been asking to go camping all summer. The weather and our schedules aligned for a perfect Lake Ouachita overnight trip this weekend.

We started off by letting Cap'n Gavin take the helm. He pointed us toward his favorite island.



While looking for a camp site we had the fortune of bumping into @SAGERFLY who had found the perfect cove and was willing to share. We had gotten a late start after a birthday party so his family had to head out for their 1.5 hour tow home soon after we arrived. It was nice meeting them. Yamaha's are somewhat scarce in our area.



We setup camp and played in the water while dinner grilled.



I tried to convince them it was not worth eating.



But they disagreed.



We enjoyed watching the sunset.





Then it was time for our first camp fire of the year.





Before going to sleep @Emma asked to launched some paper lanterns



The next morning we hung out in the tent until the temperature rose above 60. Then we ventured out to make breakfast and relight the fire. We spent the rest of the day enjoying the water.





It was a lot of prep work for a short camping trip for @Rana and I but the whole family had a great time on some beautiful water.

 

[Speedling]

Awesome!

 

[NewBoater]

Looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing the pics and the story!

 

[Bill D]

I'm so jealous of the "until the temperature got above 60"... It's still freaking hot here in Bama. That looks like a great time and amazing view of the fog on the lake in the morning.

 

[SAGERFLY]

I will definitely be going back to that spot to camp. It's funny you say Yamahas are scarce out here. I thought the same thing until I saw 4 that day and was very surprised!

 

[swatski]

@Bruce That is just magical. Thank you for sharing.

 

[McMark]

That looks like a great time!

 

[Bruce]

I will definitely be going back to that spot to camp. It's funny you say Yamahas are scarce out here. I thought the same thing until I saw 4 that day and was very surprised!

If you would like some company, let us know when you are headed back to Lake Ouachita.

Bradford started selling Yamaha Boats in 2013 or 2014. That has certainly brought more to the area.

 

[Bruce]

@Bruce That is just magical. Thank you for sharing.

You know you have a place to stay and a family that wants to explore and dive Lake Ouachita.

 

[Zarrella]

@Bruce
Nice.....makes me want to go camping!

 

[AZDANSX230HO]

Not sure how I missed this thread, but awesome pictures and looks like a good time making memories with your family = priceless!!