JUNIATA RIVER

HEY FOLKS AM PLANNING A WEEK LONG FLOAT TRIP DOWN THE JUNIATA WITH MY SON (HE'S NEVER BEEN THERE) AM WANTING TO KNOW ABOUT CAMPING ON THE RIVER? DO I HAVE TO USE CAMPING AREAS OR CAN I PITCH A TENT ALONG THE RIVER.

CamelJ,
     Most of the land along the J is private and some of it is very private, meaning they will run you off or arrest you.  But there are some campgrounds with riverfront access so you may want to check out those and map them out ahead of time.  Or you could just pull up and ask.  But I would always get permission.

there is a campground just below the bridge in Port Royal.

Camel, sounds like a nice trip.  I have always wanted to float this.  Can you let me know what challenges you had and details when it's all over?

thanks guys for all your info.not sure where i'm putting in at probably at point access as for getting out noidea really. i got a book from the libraray called "JUNIATA RIVER OF SORROWS" gives alot of info on the river. the author floated the whole river took him 15 days total i think. in the book he tells of his "hot spots" and what he caught, also trouble spots on the river. he also give a history of life in the river valley at the time os the first settlers. in my oppinion a must if your going to travel the river. i am planning my float for the end of aug. i will let you know how i do and any problems we encounter. thanks again for all the help. i will look for the 2nd book and read it to enjoy the waters folks

i plan on taking pics of ALL we catch (for the wifes benefit) maybe i'll keep a journal as well. wont hurt
 

In my younger days with the boy scouts we floated from lewiston to newport. took 5 days but  alot of fun. In my humble opion the best water to fish is from thompsintown to amityhall.