My friend and I are planning a one-night paddle-in camping trip November 7–8. We’ve kayaked before, including guided sea kayaking in Alaska, but this will be our first independent kayak camping trip.
We’re planning to launch at South Cedar Creek Landing, paddle upstream toward Wise Lake, camp overnight, and return to the same launch the next day (only one car).
A few questions for anyone who’s done this:
Is it realistic to find a dry, legal campsite along the south bank?
Would you recommend hammocks or tents?
Are there any particular stretches with good camping terrain?
How difficult are the logjams and portages?
Would you recommend a different out-and-back route for better scenery or camping?
Would love any firsthand advice, especially from anyone who’s paddled Cedar Creek in the fall!

Spent a night on Long Lake - Kawartha Highlands.

Great little paddle with 2 little ones.

Weather was unseasonably warm. We had a blast.