Backcountry Camp 24

Kinda swampy, not alot of good firewood. Honeybees were on everything in the campsite mostly going after the salt on anything you have sweated on.

Watch out for the bears? NO. Watch out for the BEES. Camping anywhere along the Little River is a great experience however at Backcountry Camp 24 I have to warn you, there are a LOT of bees. Honey bees. They are largely docile but cover your pack, and anything you leave laying around, try to get into your tent, land everywhere on you they want. Be careful of trapping a been in your clothes or you'll get stung. Otherwise, they are docile and don't sting at all. BTW, they all go back to the hive by 9 PM (mid-July) but start showing up again in small numbers at 6:30 AM.

Steady uphill hike all the way in. Makes for an easy hike back out on the Little River Trail. When you make it to 24, just remember there are a few sites to choose from. Bear cables and fire rings are present. About a 50 ft walk to the river. Stayed at the third site. Plenty of level ground. Ground vegetation is very lite. Expect some mud if it rains. The ground is packed hard and solid so shouldn't be more than an annoyance. Couple of good hammock trees. Great large logs to sit on at the fire ring. Had some deer come through the camp. Also, quite a few little sweat bees. I mean, lots of them. They liked hanging out on our gear. Didn't really bug us too much. If you are allergic to bees you need to be prepared. I've seen other reviewers mention the bees. Roaring river lulled us to sleep. 3/30-3/31/2019

My husband Mart and I hiked Huskey Gap trail to cam sight 24 on Friday and camped until Sunday. It was a great sight right by the river we could hear the river in our tent which was awesome. We hiked Saturday to Goshen Prong trail and looked at more wild flowers we saw slot of yellow Trilium and Mountain Laurel wild geranium purple, and beautiful green ferns also blood root, smooth Solomon seal and false Solomon seal and Vasey Trillium it has a purple bloom and it is beautiful squaw root it was an amazing hike and we enjoyed our weekend get away from the world. I recommend to anyone who enjoys the outdoors this is a moderate hike

This is a beautiful camp site ! Very relaxing and unique. You take a 5mile hike to your site and on the way see some Appalachian history. Those who want to back country camp should have above average camping experience. This is a heavily bear populated area and you should be cautious of what fregrent items you bring (i.e food, hygine). If you think your ready for your trip , go get your back country camping on !!