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Island 93 provides a protected and secluded site in the confines of the numerous islands and channels just north of Clemson Island. When approaching from upstream it is easiest to stay to the western side of the archipelago.  These islands are encountered approximately 3 to 4 miles downstream of the water gap of Berry Mountain (most notable for the electrical wires that span the length of the river from ridge top to ridge top without additional support - that's over one mile of cable!).  Upon reaching the southern end of the western most island, cut across to the east and travel upstream up the second channel you come to.  The campsite landing area is approximately 75 or 100 yards upstream of the southern end of the island.  Approaching through the first narrow channel on the western side of 93 is not recommended as the bank is very steep and the channel gets very shallow when the river level in Harrisburg falls below 4.5 feet.  You can also approach from the north down the eastern side of 93 but it is challenging to properly identify the correct channel to travel through.  During lower water conditions (4.5 feet or less in Harrisburg ) there is a small gravel beach landing area.

This is a small site suitable for only one or two tents and a small group of campers.  It is seldom utilized but offers excellent protection from the wind due to its location.  This site would be accessible with river levels up to 7 or 8 feet in Harrisburg .  You may find more mosquitoes here during the spring and summer months due to the shallow channel and slow water on its western side.  The area around the campsite is virtually impenetrable and firewood may need to be collected closer to the landing site.  The proximity to the highway (roughly ¼ mile) does lend itself to some traffic noise.