Floats / Middle District · 6.8 mi
Carver to Mt. Hersey
Too LowModerateNearly 7 miles; quieter stretch with limited services. (our judgment)
Camping
Gravel-bar camping needs no permit (NPS). Camp well above the water and away from the channel — a storm upstream can raise the river overnight. Pack out everything; glass is banned within 100 ft of the river.
- Carver (Hwy 123): Carver campground ($16)
- Mt. Hersey: Primitive, no fee
Side hikes & stops
No signed side trails on this reach — enjoy the gravel bars and swimming holes.