Kayak Camping Big Bend – 3 Days Living in a Canyon

Kayak Camping Big Bend – 3 Days Living in a Canyon

We spent 3 days deep in Santa Elena Canyon (Big Bend National Park). Its 1,500′ walls cascade directly into the river creating an engaging place to explore.

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50 Comments

  1. Jalitzaa.v on August 19, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    How do I go do this?

  2. Dan on August 19, 2023 at 7:02 pm

    Where did you launch?

  3. Jack Duncan on August 19, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Not exactly Northern Scavenger level.

  4. Alan Cummings on August 19, 2023 at 7:05 pm

    Beautiful landscapes. I’m surprised the water is muddy

  5. Land Elevated on August 19, 2023 at 7:05 pm

    We’re glad that we found your channel! Your videos are absolutely amazing! We love the editing, cinematography, and especially the outstanding trip. We sell land near the rivers and we can’t wait to share your Youtube channel with our clients who are planning to go out for an adventure in the river. Thank you!

  6. Geoff Nations on August 19, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    Hey Gatewood,

    What percolator do you use? Could you link that?

  7. Photo Story Channel on August 19, 2023 at 7:06 pm

    Wow…..great canyon…..❤salam dari Indonesia

  8. Green Ridge Outdoor Adventures on August 19, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    Incredible…

  9. Brett Soyars on August 19, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    I wouldn’t mind going out there & enjoying the river myself. In the meantime I have thought about checking out the Devil’s river just north of Del Rio. I hear its Beautiful. & I’d like to see it for myself.

  10. 라스베가스 미미 🤍 Las Vegas mimi on August 19, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    여기 천국인가요? Emerald Cave Kayak Las Vegas – Is this Heaven?
    https://youtu.be/oxlZKuX-Fgk

  11. John Colley on August 19, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    beautiful scenery, mate.If you ever plan on coming "down under"? check out Scotty’s gone walk about first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvHsY1r3ST0

  12. P̶o̶P̶o̶d̶k̶a̶y̶ on August 19, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    love it

  13. Ana Cristina on August 19, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Woow ya did my dream …sorry to say o boy looks like a fat Jason bourne

  14. John Partain on August 19, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Gatewood, dude!!! This video was SO good! There is no other YouTube channel I get more excited over by far than your stuff! Keep it up, man! I feel like I go on an adventure just watching. Thanks so much for you hard editing work! Thanks for sharing your experiences and highlighting nature’s beauty!

  15. Олек Сандр on August 19, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Greeting from Ukraine 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 Watching this video for the 5th time, hopefully one day I can go there as well. Thanks for the great content.

  16. Matt Page on August 19, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    Wow…awesome video! I live in Texas and have always wanted to visit that area. Just subscribed and looking forward to watching more of your content.

  17. Tim Fronimos on August 19, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    Thank you for posting. Many of us watching can no longer travel.
    So I get to experience this trip as if I am right there with you.

    This is a trip my brothers and I would’ve made, well similar. many years ago.

  18. Lee Young on August 19, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    I wish you would put out more content. It is great quality and not enough of it is available. This could easily be a full time job for you

  19. Ruben G on August 19, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    Have you ever considered kayaking Bankhead National Forest In Alabama? 🛶⛺️ Sipsy River

  20. Scho and Jo on August 19, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    AWESOME video!!! Your videography and storytelling skills are incredible. What resources do you recommend to learn more about kayak camping for a newbie? We’d love to learn more and get out on the water but want to be mindful about it. Any recommendations for a beautiful river that’s also great to learn on? Great job!

  21. Mateus Terrin on August 19, 2023 at 7:17 pm

    Great

  22. Mother Clucker on August 19, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    What shoes are you wearing?? Great video!

  23. One Love For Adventure on August 19, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    been following your content for a while and it’s very good. Keep it up!

  24. Jamodi Adventures on August 19, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    Excellent video, I was smiling and laughing the entire time. Nothing like an adventure with buds.

  25. Ryan van der Hoeven on August 19, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    That was awesome man I’m definitely using this to help plan my big bend trip I’m taking in a couple weeks. I gotta ask tho how did you get back to your car? Did you make it a loop with the first upstream part?

  26. Robb Delgado on August 19, 2023 at 7:28 pm

    @gatewood brown Sooo I’ve kayaked a few times and I want to take my girlfriend who hasn’t, we stay in Texas. what’s a good starter river for her ??

  27. Canoe Camp Climb on August 19, 2023 at 7:29 pm

    What an absolute blast…. and those views. So different from my home waters. I love it.

  28. Absolute Electric and Maintenance, LLC Work Account on August 19, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Hey Gatewood, ! Great video! It enhanced my desire to paddle that area in the future.
    I’ve got an oddball question. Chris has a Tilley hat like I had before it was lost/stolen. I LOVED that hat! Could you check with Chris and see if he would be willing to sell it?

  29. Tyson Wright on August 19, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    mate, absolutely love the story telling and the visuals of this video, Ive just got back from my first paddleboard camping trip and keen to do more! New sub, keep the inspo coming!

  30. Rich.Ap123 on August 19, 2023 at 7:34 pm

    Amazing footage! What Aqua bound paddle is that? Looks dope

  31. Lynn Tiasa on August 19, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Thank you for posting this.. if we have only 2 hours with our inflatable kayak to go to st. Elena, could you kindly advise which point would be best to stop/start?

  32. Chicken And Rice Crew on August 19, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    When’s the next big kayaking trip can’t wait for the next upload. Keep up the good work….also any plans for remote designs shirts like the one u wore on the video? Got the 5L hip bag love it perfect.

  33. Wayne Andrews on August 19, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    Found your channel while home sick for two weeks. Watched everything. Love camping. Love kayaking. Haven’t had the chance to combine the two yet. Can’t wait. Thanks for all the info, pointers, how to and cool videos!!!! Started planning trips right away!

  34. Adventures With Neels on August 19, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    I love your videos so much!!! You are my inspiration.

  35. David Sibley on August 19, 2023 at 7:39 pm

    Big Bend is a magical place.

  36. Giovanni Bonanno on August 19, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Bellissima esperienza! ❣️from Italy 🇮🇹

  37. Los Rodriguez Tales on August 19, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Where can I go to find a map of public land to camp on the river I need to get boys out of the house

  38. Thanh D on August 19, 2023 at 7:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing your trip. I was planning to do the same canyon. Where did you camp along the river in Santa Elena Canyon? Looked like a fun trip!

  39. Yoj CY on August 19, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Matt Damon is also into adventure.

  40. AlpenBros Ltd on August 19, 2023 at 7:43 pm

    Epic video!! heading there soon — do you remember the ~CFS during this trip?

  41. Chris Copeland on August 19, 2023 at 7:45 pm

    That was awesome! Wow, be down there soon!

  42. luke saylor on August 19, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Lol the canoe at the beginning

  43. Sergio Gonzalez on August 19, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Gatewood,
    What an awesome video ! If you’re ever back in that area let me know ! I have a property that is about 30 minutes to big bend that you’re more then welcome to stay at ! New Sub

  44. Donnan Huggler on August 19, 2023 at 7:49 pm

    Epic sweet wholesome and sick

  45. Tina23 Cyber professional on August 19, 2023 at 7:50 pm

    I love…love Big Bend. I will do the river next.

  46. Patrick Howard on August 19, 2023 at 7:52 pm

    Where is that shot at 14:12, different Big Bend trip?

  47. Neptun ADVENTURE on August 19, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    This was so fun to watch!

  48. dylannn7 on August 19, 2023 at 7:56 pm

    Gatewood,

    i just paddled from Austin to Matagorda beach. May have seen me on KXAN or yahoo news. I’d love to kayak camp with your crew hit me up some time!

    Dylan Mumma

  49. Mark Penalora on August 19, 2023 at 7:56 pm

    Gear list?

  50. VinTech on August 19, 2023 at 8:00 pm

    your kayaking vids are so good bro. i hope your yt gets huge

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