Koocanusa Lake Camp Floyd

Hello everyone. Welcome to Camp Floyd. In this video, I'm going to show you the area I've been living in for the past month, living off-grid in my fifth wheel camper in the Newgate area of Lake Kukanusa. Since retiring and selling almost everything I own, I've been enjoying the magical colors of autumn here in Canada. In just a couple weeks, I will be moving to Thailand to start a new life as a digital nomad. But until then, this is home. For those of you who are new here, my name is Floyd and I'd like you to join me as I venture across this planet seeking all its natural beauty so I can share it with you. So please subscribe and hit the notification bell so you won't miss my next video. This 145 kilometer lake is actually a reservoir spanning the Canada, U.S. border between B.C. and Montana. The construction of the Libby Dam in 1972 on the Kootenai River created this 188 square kilometer summer playground for tens of thousands of people every year, including me. The lake and surrounding area boasts some of the best summer recreation opportunities in Canada. On the lake, you will find people fishing, water skiing, or wakeboarding, surfing, camping along the shore, or soaking up the sun in the middle of the lake. People regularly meet up on random beaches where they enjoy barbecues, swimming, and socialize. By August, the water is warm and the beaches are plenty. On the land around the lake, you will find some of the most beautiful backcountry Canada has to offer. Quads and side-by-sides are a great way to explore the back roads. There are endless hiking trails to freshwater lakes and mountain peaks. And here in October, just driving down the road is a great way to see this beautiful country. The Kootenai River flows from north to south into the USA. It then flows back into Canada before returning to the U.S. and joining the Columbia River as it flows out to the Pacific Ocean. The north end of the lake starts to form around the Wardner area and extends for over 60 kilometers south down to the U.S. border. One of the main attractions of the north end of the lake is an area known as the Cliffs. Many people spend the day in this area, either watching people jump off the cliffs or gaining enough courage to take the plunge themselves. As you head south, you cross under the Bailey Bridge. The original Bailey Bridge was replaced with a permanent bridge several years ago. Just on the other side, you will see Kukanusa Campsite and Marina. Many residents are camped here seasonally, moor their boats here, and enjoy a private beach. They also have a general store, gas station, and a boat lodge. A little further down, an area which used to be farmer's fields is now a major development. The Sweetwater Resort at Kukanusa Village is a highly sought-after area by wealthy folks looking to build a summer home. Just past Kukanusa Village, you come across Englishman Creek Recreation Site. The spot has 56 campsites, both in the trees and on the shoreline, with a day-use area and a boat lodge. If you travel a little further south, you reach Gold Bay. This bay is at the mouth of Gold Creek as it flows into Kukanusa. In Gold Bay, you will find the top attraction on the lake, Sunshine Houseboats and Marina. In this marina, you can rent houseboats or you can rent regular boats. There is a lakeside campground, there's a dockside restaurant with great burritos, and the only water park on the lake. Further south, near the U.S. border, you will find Newgate Sandy Shores Resort. This rustic style campground offers a stress-free camping experience on some of the best beaches on the lake. But the best thing I love about this lake is that magic hour when the sun goes down and the sky erupts in colours. Well, that's it for this video. I hoped you like it while I'm out here in the woods, retired, enjoying life, spending my last couple of weeks saying goodbye to the country I love, Canada. Hey, thanks for watching and remember, wherever you are and wherever you go, go with the flow.