Stealth Camping

The boys have been begging to stealth camp and we were given the perfect opportunity.  We were headed up to a state campground and had 17 miles left to go.  We had already gone 48 miles and nighttime was quickly approaching.  We were on a small road alongside railroad tracks when we saw a park through the trees.

I saw a minivan driving out and asked them if camping was allowed.

"I didn't see any signs saying camping wasn't allowed," he responded.

Zion managed to find a sign stating in small print that camping is allowed on all Corp of Engineer parks.  We were thrilled and found a spot hidden from the road.  This was very primitive camping with no water or outhouses but we were alongside the Mississippi with no other people to be seen.  Islands dotted our view of the river and we imagined Tom Sawyer using them for his mischief.  

We had only one train pass in the night and for that we were thankful.