Mile 356.5 LBD — Carthage Point Towhead

John Ruskey

26 Apr 2026 � 1 min read

Carthage Point Towhead hugs the left bank opposite the Natchez Islands and would make for ideal picnicking and camping except that it’s an active hunting camp, and should be avoided during the fall hunting season. That said, giant sandbars emerge around its outer edge below 25NG, and if the weather is calm you could stop anywhere along the shore and remain a safe distance away from the higher woods and fields popular for hunting. As with all islands, your best bet is to stay on the sand and avoid the woods whenever possible.

Carthage back channel opens up for passage around 30NG. A hunting lodge is found one mile down the back channel LBD, but otherwise you can enjoy a peaceful float through a broad channel lined by trees and no towboats. (No towboats, that is, until flood stage. Paddlers be aware! At flood stage a tow might make its run up any open channel.)

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