We woke to rain (is this getting too repetitive?) But as the morning went on the weather got better. The campground we are in is totally full and they gave away our site since we had only paid for 2 nights. By 11 AM we decided to park the RV on their driveway and go exploring in the Jeep. As we drove out toward the main highway we turned off on some side roads to look at the lakes and streams, checking to see if there were any camping sites.
Just south of the junction is Montana Creek which is THE place to fish for King Salmon until midnight Monday. On all four sides of the bridge over the creek there are campgrounds and day use areas that charge $10 to park. So to avoid the charge, we joined the 40 other cars parked on the side of the road. The creek is a fast running wide river and clear but we don't see any fish. After a picnic lunch we walked along watching the fishermen but at midday, there is not really a lot of fishing going on. We then walked thru the 4 campgrounds and decided that we would go back to get the RV and stay here tonight. John got a 3 day fishing license and his King stamp since he will be going with a guide on Tuesday to fish for salmon. But here he is going to fish for trout and grayling. As we left the camp store a young man weights in a 34 pound King Salmon strung on a long stick and carried by two men. Must be really exciting to catch something that big!
Our campsite is in a wooded area and feels secluded although we are surrounded by people. Its going to be a noisy night as kids are setting off firecrackers in the tunnel under the road already.
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