Solo Camping in the Ozark Mountains | Blanchard Springs | Arkansas

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Come along with me on a solo camping trip in the Ozark mountains! I visit Blanchard springs and catch rainbow trout all here in Arkansas. I start the trip by fly fishing on the North Sylamore creek and catch a huge smallmouth bass. I then make my way to camp and enjoy the creek near by. I cook dinner back at camp, chorizo quesadillas, and relax by the campfire for the rest of the night. The next day I have a slow morning at camp and show you are the near by Gunner Pool recreation area. Afterwards I go to Blanchard Springs and fly fish for rainbow trout and enjoy brews from Gravity brewery to end the trip.
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@zeesoutdoorsadventures 9 месяцев назад

I love solo camping .Arkansas is one of my favorite states to camp.

@Olimar675 3 дня назад

This is one of my favorite places to go camp or stay in cabins. Plenty of things to see and the caverns are pretty neat.

@kenseger5684 9 месяцев назад

That scenery was amazing. I must visit that area of the country and take a second look at it. thanks for being a good steward of our land from retired forest worker. happy trails

@GAPTCHANNEL7 9 месяцев назад

*_Hello Johnny... I really like the natural panorama that the Ozark mountains have, and what's even more interesting is the clear but shallow river and lots of fish. I'm sure you like solo camping in the Ozark mountains... Nice to meet you, Rudy Ourdoor Tutorials_* 🚐👣⛰🏕🍛☕💯👌👍👏🤝🙏

@LittleMo777. 9 месяцев назад

Camped there at Blanchard Springs about three weeks ago. Fee is $15 but with my Senior pass $7.50. Beautiful!

@Nikotromus 24 дня назад

The ticks ruin camping in the Ozarks when the weather is nice.

@archangel7673 7 месяцев назад

Seeing all that makes me want to load up,and head for Arkansas tonight!

@redcreekfarm4305 9 месяцев назад

Gorgeous 😍you are so lucky to be close to it!

@paularandall2798 9 месяцев назад

The caves are beautiful!

@ritawilson8762 9 месяцев назад

J W, what a beautiful place. Thanks for the guided tour!

@ramonapuckett3059 8 месяцев назад

Beautiful scenery, enjoyed the fishing and the brewery ❤

@bdbgypsy68 9 месяцев назад

Dang Otter-Great video, beautiful area that not alot show so thank you. Keep it up we want more or you and Erica's adventures

@marvinleelove2931 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful ❤

@user-fd7op5bl2z 9 месяцев назад

Love your false fall. Thanks for clearing others trash. Keep up the good work____from Carlsbad (with BIG caverns). New Mexico

@lynseysthoughts 9 месяцев назад

Small world. My family and I live in this beautiful area!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Beautiful country! Thank you for watching!

@cindyholt3808 9 месяцев назад

I've only heard beautiful stories of Sylamore creek, thank you for sharing this with us! As U expected outstanding, of course, it's Arkansas! Enjoy your time lucky guy ✌

@kimprocarione5473 5 месяцев назад

Beautiful! And cold water means nice trout! 😊

@johnnywhild 5 месяцев назад

You got that right!

@davidcolinstillman5585 9 месяцев назад

HI JOHNATHAN 👋 REALLY NICE AREA 👌 GORGEOUS LANDSCAPE WEATHER WILDLIFE & THE RIVERS WERE GORGEOUS . THE TROUT LOOKED BEAUTIFUL NICE COLORING & SIZE ! LOVED THE CAMPSITE ❤JUST ENOUGH PEACE & QUIET . LIKE THAT IT WAS WOODED . I AGREE ABOUT WAITING IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO ENJOY IT WITH ❤BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU BOTH ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏

@melony9470 7 месяцев назад

The part you spoke of, making reservations 2 days ahead to get inside Blanchard Springs Caves tour, is completely correct! We went just a few days ago [off season] and didn't make reservations, thankfully the 3 o'clock tour had 2 open spots [actually 1 but the Park ranger made one more seat] I couldn't understand why the number of ppl had to be so specific 😂 then we got on the huge elevator down, that only can hold so much weight & the bus ride back to the lodge is packed like sardines 😂 It was a amazing experience!

@debbiehenson227 9 месяцев назад

That place is gorgeous and the food looks yummy, but I miss seeing your girl friend, she is always teaching us stuff.

@martinhernandez6506 9 месяцев назад

Good morning Jonathan, missed seeing Erica with you ! Good food & some awesome locations ! Thanks for sharing your wonderful adventure, keep smiling ! PS the otter said it’ll see you again next time…

@lisafranklin2173 9 месяцев назад

You're in my all time favorite part of the world: Mountain View Arkansas!! Hope to retire up there one day...

@arthurbrumagem3844 9 месяцев назад

Great little town. Every time I’m there the locals insist I should move there. I tell them, “ if people move here, it will be ruined at some point “. Instead I just stay a tourist .

@metalfish25 9 месяцев назад

The food looked awesome as well as the forest you were camping at! You make awesome food like your folks do!!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much

@jilletha833 9 месяцев назад

I love it when you’re geeking out! Very nice video!

@tracker5849 9 месяцев назад

First visit to your channel. That first camp was amazing!! Wow

@marthacamacho2653 9 месяцев назад

Hello. This was a very beautiful place you took us to this week. Worth the visit. It was so beautiful as you drove into your campsite. Just got better and better. The spring were amazing; your fishing was enjoyable to watch. Plus, your tent looks so cozy.. I'm glad you were warm and slept well. Looks like the brewers was a great end of your day. God Bless you and Hello to Erica. See and look forward to your next adventure. Enjoy your week. 😊

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

I’ve been camping in that area all my life

@78twood 9 месяцев назад

I’m really jealous of all the beautiful springs in Arkansas! Those trout are such good eatin 😊 Looks like a peaceful lovely mini vacation 💜👏 God bless 🙏

@lorriedominas1425 9 месяцев назад

Have to say I'm very happy you went here. My son has a tbi from a motorcycle accident May 2022 and he actually remembers this.

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

Blanchard springs too. We camped at barkshead a lot in the 70s and 80s but my camper won’t fit on the roads lol

@gumotx 9 месяцев назад

Great scenery. Great narration. Great t-shirt! Thanks!

@Judy-fi7ce 9 месяцев назад

Another great video! Your narration and content is so interesting. The rocky abutments were very unusual. What a relaxing area.

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@veeemit9719 9 месяцев назад

Yum your meals looked so tasty 😋

@francesfroehlich9296 9 месяцев назад

Great video, Jonathan! That a beautiful area! ❤️

@The-Adventures-Awaits 9 месяцев назад

Love the theme music

@redlilwitchy6088 10 дней назад

Nice video! Love The Ozarks!

@johnnywhild 9 дней назад

Thanks!

@richardsweeten1903 9 месяцев назад

love your videos and your sister and cody keep up the good work love those rainbow trout

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@billmccullough2323 9 месяцев назад

I missed Erica being with you! I imagine you did too! Even though, it was still and excellent video. Fishing is always fun especially when you are catching a few! Thanks for sharing!!!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

I did miss Erica but still had a great time! Thank you for watching!

@toadsquishgaming2422 7 дней назад

Very familiar with this area. I stay at that campground with the wood bridge often. Barkshed is also a nice place to camp. That was a moccasin for those unfamiliar , venomous snakes will have most or all their body on top of water when swimming, unless spooked. Yes, copperheads will get in these creeks, as well as about four types of rattlesnake. Its more common to see watersnakes that look like moccasins, but they swim dragging their butts under water. Also harmless black snakes and rat snakes also commonly seen in these areas.

@plantbasedwholefoods6573 9 месяцев назад

my fiancé and I just moved from Florida to Clinton Arkansas and we recently went to the caverns and saw the caves then went to gravity brewery. Wild minds think alike! Very cool! Love your channel!

@ChaseArkansas 9 месяцев назад

look up bluffton preserve out in clinton. absolutely gorgeous cliffs trails and a river. clinton itself when you drive in is awesome

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Yes they do! Thanks for watching!

@amyheflin143 9 месяцев назад

The water and the geologic formations are so pretty in Arkansas. Looking forward to my visit next April. In addition to seeing the total solar eclipse, I hope to visit several of your state parks.

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

That will be an excellent site to see in Arkansas!

@a_bus_and_a_pyr 6 месяцев назад

Great video, haven’t been there in years. Caught trout at mirror lake but a muskrat wanted them more than we did as they cleaned out our stringer.

@ethan5.56 6 дней назад

I love it here in Arkansas

@jenniferjones1560 9 месяцев назад

Arkansas is beautiful! Thanks again. 😊

@kaymccain1593 6 месяцев назад

This was soooo beautiful. You cook good, like your sister!!!❤

@johnnywhild 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@brenthiteoutdoors 9 месяцев назад

Awesome Video!

@melony9470 7 месяцев назад

Beautiful ❤ My family and I just went and it was spectacular! The water coming out of the springs and caves were so pure and clear due to no rain lately. At times the water looked florescent white in the little falls ❤ This place is a hidden heaven on earth ❤

@martina54492 9 месяцев назад

My day just got better 💜Hi to Erica 😘

@kit3182 9 месяцев назад

What a gorgeous site! Would make a awesome background for portraits! Love all the rocks! Keep loving life!✨✨✨

@sharonbrown2468 9 месяцев назад

We loved your video. This is one of our favorite places in AR and we have been going there all our lives. Try eating at Rainbow Cafe in Mountain View, the food and people are great!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! I will definitely try it out next time I’m there!

@bettylouhinrichs1883 9 месяцев назад

Such beautiful country! Thank you for sharing!

@azdesertrat9104 9 месяцев назад

Wow! Beautiful scenery and falls! Thanks for sharing!

@Bellasafari 9 месяцев назад

Love your solo vids!🎉

@veeemit9719 9 месяцев назад

Your fishing efforts never disappoint 😊

@arkansashorsetrails1 9 месяцев назад

The water is sooo beautiful there! I'd love to get back that way for camping again.

@JesusSaves473 9 месяцев назад

Nice scenic views. Nice catch. Yummy dinner and fire. Thanks for sharing

@Bartonsrving 9 месяцев назад

Wow that spring looks cool. Can't believe no one was out there enjoying it. I just seen Cody limit out on trout and thought he one upped you on fishing but that was a pretty good catch.

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

He definitely did one up me on fishing haha I’ve never caught that many out west before!

@wildbillsadventuresoutdoor9276 Месяц назад

Awesome camping trip, nice catches, and I love your shirt 👕 what it says on it!!!

@paularandall2798 9 месяцев назад

Love Blanchard Springs!

@terrymathis4213 9 месяцев назад

Nice place Jonathan. The falls r beautiful.

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

If you go on the long cave tour you will walk beside that creek in the cave. Awesome tour

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

That’s so cool!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

I see now you found the creek side campsites

@kateandjanasoutdooradventu3553 9 месяцев назад

I always love your videos.

@ironmank9554 День назад

The most pure white silica comes from arkansas. Its used for pga golf course and more around the country.

@debiebrumley3104 9 месяцев назад

had fun , thanks !!

@calvinc5961 9 месяцев назад

What another great adventure and beautiful scenery along with your great cooking which always make me hungry. If you ever get out west again but to northern Nevada, I would love to try some of your cooking. Thanks for sharing

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

I’d love to explore Nevada!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

If you had turned at the bridge before crossing it you would have driven down to the creek where there are several campsites

@rudyacosta2516 9 месяцев назад

Hey J try Mixing your Chorizo with eggs, it won't dry out as much plus it's the Way I grew up eating it. Ofcourse cook Chorizo alittle before adding the eggs.

@FastRackOverland 9 месяцев назад

Great video brother! We need to plan a trip soon👊🏼

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Yes we need to!

@kimprocarione5473 5 месяцев назад

😮 that little stinker!

@pauldonathan5316 9 месяцев назад

Great video, i learned alot of the areas you went to, im from Arkansas but never been up north in the Ozarks before, its really nice up that way. Great fishing skills!!! New subscriber!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much!

@billmccabe6188 9 месяцев назад

That was funny, first thing you plan to do is go to brewery, lol, you are wild. 😊

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

I’m called Johnny Whild for a reason

@ChaseArkansas 9 месяцев назад

yeah that area of the state has gotten a little more rain than we have

@sandra-sm2qk 9 месяцев назад

You need to go to Norfork Dam/Quarry for some trout fishing. i just luv it there!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

I will definitely check that out!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

Gunner pool is a great campground

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

Good trout fishing in mirror lake

@LadywolfT 9 месяцев назад

We’ve camped there many times. The caverns are beautiful. Welcome to our part of Arkansas! Check out Norfork and Bull Shoals lake when you can!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

I definitely will check them out!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

I’m at the point where you are swimming. When were you there? We were camping from Wednesday through Friday and would have loved to see you

@shugkillian 8 месяцев назад

You should come to Calico Rock!!

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

Fishing in mirror lake is better when it’s shaded

@tonjaruff223 9 месяцев назад

Where’s Erica? Miss her commentaries LOL 😆

@jonjr9 9 месяцев назад

Best watch out for Bigfoot as it has been reported to be in that area

@TerryX2Explore 9 месяцев назад

We can't wait to explore the Ozarks! Our van, Stubby, is almost ready to hit the road. Are you by any chance Kelly's brother? ;-) If so, nice to see you have your own channel! 💙Terry and Terri

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Yes I am Kellies brother! Thank you for watching!

@TerryX2Explore 9 месяцев назад

You are much welcome! @@johnnywhild

@davidbeck5699 9 месяцев назад

DUDE !!! Johnny what is the music on this video ?

@lorriedominas1425 9 месяцев назад

Also the trout taste difference in mirror lake than a river. All the bat poop probably.

@celiahuling8024 9 месяцев назад

Jam

@sandradummer4726 9 месяцев назад

Hey..Jonathon,

@celiahuling8024 9 месяцев назад

So good. Do they have bears. Scorpions? Self defence I Jane a wrist rocket. Amo. To!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Yes bears are in Arkansas but a rare sight to see!

@arthurbrumagem3844 9 месяцев назад

The snakes are a bigger threat but if one pays attention they aren’t an issue either. The rattlesnakes there can get huge

@lorriedominas1425 9 месяцев назад

You didn't look hard enough. There are at least 4 sites by water. Rock bass is about all you get. Maybe a sun fish.

@arthurbrumagem3844 9 месяцев назад

Rock bass are just fine for eating imo 👍

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

I have a zebco 33 in the bottom of the lake

@arthurbrumagem3844 9 месяцев назад

Is that considered illegal fishing 😂😂.

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

@@arthurbrumagem3844 hard to tell when you have a bite for sure. Tried it go get it when it was still floating but man I couldn’t handle that cold water. Been 20 years now lol

@arthurbrumagem3844 9 месяцев назад

@@jrcriner6542 😂😂😂. Was on a canoe trip years ago in the BWCA here in Mn and came across a nice big lure floating on the water. Started bringing it in on an endless amount of line. I decided to cut it and as soon as I did my brain engaged and I realized there was a pole on the end of it at the lake bottom. ( people canoeing tend to put their poles in the rear and troll while paddling ). I still regret that move . With my luck it would have been a worthless Chinese pole or a nice St Croix rod (my favorite)

@jrcriner6542 9 месяцев назад

Graffiti has always been bad there

@paularandall2798 9 месяцев назад

When will you meet up with Kelly and Cody again?

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Not too sure. Hopefully sometime soon!

@matthewlee2686 8 месяцев назад

Hey. Could you recommend me a place yhats accessible by car snd s plscr to fish? Our NM trip got cancelled so we will be staying in Arkansas the whole next week camping hiking etc. Thanks

@johnnywhild 8 месяцев назад

I would recommend this spot in the video! This is gunner pool recreation area in the ozarks. There are multiple different recreation areas in the ozarks and they are all worth going to visit!

@FATHERSOFBASS 9 месяцев назад

The man the myth the legend💪💙🌮😎🎣🔥🍻🫡 <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="510">8:30</a> can’t u make a video here n camp there in the sand next to the water that be nice also snorkel with the camera under them lil cave like places under them rock walls with springs comes down

@FATHERSOFBASS 9 месяцев назад

Dam u just said there’s no camp sites next to water boooooooo lol 😂 yo chorizo is the bomb at any time of morning day or night

@celiahuling8024 9 месяцев назад

I'm the squirl.

@celiahuling8024 9 месяцев назад

Get a drone?!!!

@johnnywhild 9 месяцев назад

Maybe in the future!

@celiahuling8024 9 месяцев назад

Spike way. Not dam