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Tailrace Camp Area
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Tailrace Camp Area

United States

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The Tailrace Camp area features three campsites with fire rings and a vault toilet. This campground is wedged between Fontenelle Reservoir and Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, and so makes a fantastic site for birding, fishing, or non-motorized water sports. Historically, this area was a gathering place for trappers during their annual rendezvous, and the modern day explorer can still see the lure of such a rich and welcoming area.

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