Camp Shore Campground - Lewis and Clark Trail Experience

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Open every day noon to 10:00 pm

812.438.2135

Weekday fee: $30 a night. Weekend Fee: $35 a night. We have two Camper Rentals: $60 a night, call in advance for reservation Visitor fee is $3 a day. Visitors who stay all night at a renters site: $5. Please visit the Snack Shop for food prices.

Pets - MAXIMUM TWO (2) PETS PER CAMPSITE. (NO EXCEPTIONS) Wild, Exotic or vicious pets and livestock are not permitted in the campground. Known VICIOUS pets such as Chows, Dobermans, Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, etc. or those that present an unacceptable high risk of serious injury, are not allowed. All pets must be penned, caged, or restrained on a leash no longer than six (6) feet. Pet owners must dispose of all waste in dumpsters. Pets are not allowed in restrooms, on playgrounds, in pool area, or on beach.DO NOT LEAVE PETS UNATTENDED.

lat: 38.9969377 long: -84.8578757

CampShore Campground is located at 8548 IN 56, Aurora, IN. We are located on the Ohio River Scenic Byway and offer seasonal and weekend rentals of of sites . Boat ramp/dock slip available, as well as our swimming pool, horseshoe pits, volleyball court, playground, all amongst our beautiful scenery.

CampShore Campground is excited to announce that The Indiana Mudbugs will be here to entertain our guests for Memorial Day weekend, May 5 from 8pm to 11pm. There are limited campsites still available for this weekend. There will be cornhole and horseshoe tournaments.

We will also have a camp-wide yard sale June 8.

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- Check in: 3PM
- Check out: 11AM
- Minimum Stay: 1 days
- No Online Reservations Within: 2 days of arrival

- No Reservations More Than: 12 months from today
- Reservation Cancellation: Allowed any time before arrival date

2020 Calendar of Events

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Site of the Week: Pompey’s Pillar National Monum

Site of the Week: Pompey’s Pillar National Monument

William Clark christened the rock formation “Pompey’s Tower” on July 25, 1806, as he and his party descended the Yellowstone River. Clark gave the huge monolith the nickname that he himself had fondly bestowed upon Sacagawea’s young son, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau. Nicholas Biddle, as he edited the journals upon Lewis and Clark’s return, changed the name to “Pompey’s Pillar.”

Pompey’s Pillar is known for being the only site with visible physical evidence of Lewis and Clark’s journey: Clark carved his name and the date onto the rock’s face. Now covered by a clear panel, the signature is protected from the elements while still being visible to visitors willing to climb up the steps to see it. Visitors can continue up the steps to the top of the rock where they can enjoy a 360-degree view of the landscape surrounding the site. There is also a highly informative and very well-designed visitor’s center at the base of Pompey’s Pillar, along with several outdoor educational structures and hiking trails.

Photos credited to Cait Clark.

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Check out our YouTube Channel! We have some great

Check out our YouTube Channel!

We have some great content being posted there every Saturday - you’ll see videos related to personal stories and adventures on the trail, special reports on various trail locations, and much more!

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“The phrase "Point of Departure" originates from Captain Meriwether Lewis himself. On May 14, 1804, he wrote in his journal: "The mouth of the River Dubois is to be considered as the point of departure." That spring day, as the Lewis and Clark Expedition set out from what is now Wood River Creek, they embarked on a journey that would reshape the future of the United States.

After more than a year of preparation, the Expedition launched from Camp River Dubois on May 14, 1804. The crew included Captain William Clark, Clark’s enslaved servant York, interpreter George Drouillard, Seaman the dog, 34 enlisted men, and several French engagés—all traveling in a barge and two large pirogues. Their destination: uncharted territory up the Missouri River, starting with a stop in St. Charles where Captain Meriwether Lewis joined them after traveling overland.

Preparation began in December 1803, with winter quarters built at Camp River Dubois, across from the Missouri River’s mouth. Lewis gathered intelligence from St. Louis traders and secured supplies and gifts for diplomacy with Native nations. Meanwhile, the soldiers trained under strict military discipline, preparing for the immense challenges ahead.

A pivotal moment came in March 1804, when Lewis and Clark witnessed the transfer of Upper Louisiana from Spain to France—and then, just one day later, to the United States. This marked the dawn of a new American frontier, and the Expedition was ready to set forth into the unknown.”

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yvhg1Gs3cvs)

Site of the Week: Knife River Indian Villages Nati

Site of the Week: Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site

The Knife River area, according to archaeological studies, has been inhabited by people for over 11,000 years. For hundreds of years it was a significant place of trade for the local tribes, a characteristic that would eventually be used to the advantage of fur traders starting in 1750. It remained a place of trade and mixing cultures until a smallpox epidemic decimated the population in 1837. Following this, the local Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara moved north and established another village.

During the time of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, the Knife River villages were flourishing, providing a booming trading economy in what is modern-day North Dakota. It was from one of these villages that a young woman by the name of Sacagawea would emerge and take her place in the history of the expedition. She was Shoshone and had been taken captive by the Hidatsa during a raid against her tribe before she was won or otherwise purchased by French Canadian fur trader Toussaint Charbonneau.

Today, Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Park has a visitors center as well as a rebuilt earthlodge which holds replica artifacts in the summer months. Knowledgeable park rangers are available for tours, and there are multiple trails of varying lengths that are available to hike. There are birding checklists available in the visitors center, so make sure to pick one up so you can keep an eye out for the various bird varieties that are present at the site.

https://www.nps.gov/knri/index.htm

Photos credited to Cait Clark

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