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BWCA Campsite 1280 on Birch

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.05495

Longitude:
-91.39356

# of Ratings:
6

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 9/1/2023 3:29:14 PM, dghenning@tds.net said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
8/30/2020

There is no rock on main landing--just sand and gravel shore that allows nose-in loading that is wide enough for 2 canoes to load simultaneously. If water level is high, could load alongside. There is a secondary landing at a remote tent site away from the clearing. There is also a trail to this tent site. Beside this interesting site with an overlook view, there are 2 sites above kitchen connected by a flagstone path, and another behind the kitchen, The wide open sunny clearing is just 2 steps up from the landing. The fire grate is exposed to wind from 3 directions, and is not well protected by rocks. The 2 log seating could be rearranged to make it more useful. Cedars are the dominant tree species, and supply some good hammock possibilities. The water gets deep quickly, making good opportunities for swimming and fishing from shore. There is a trail that goes to the other side of the peninsula.
On 1/11/2023 4:08:07 PM, yngwies said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
8/15/2022

This is a wonderful site- spent 4 days there. It is one of those sites that just keeps going the farther you walk. There is a back path to the shallow bay on the west with a perfect hammock hang and swimming area. There are 3 obvious tent pads, but several decent areas are also available via a quick walk.
On 6/5/2020 5:12:00 PM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
8/20/2017

I cannot find my notes, so I will do my best. Landing was OK. If you are wet footing, it is perfect. If you are trying to keep dry, it is not so easy. Kitchen is on a breezy point with a good view. Varied tent pads - among trees, rocks, pine needles, grass, etc. A lot of cedar and balsam trees.
On 4/22/2018 7:13:15 PM, MnJohn said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
8/10/2017

Ok campsite. 1 good landing. Campsite faces N/NW and has a view of summer sunsets. Tent pads are small, kitchen area good size with an area to hang tarp. Long walk to latrine in low, brushy area which in early August was kind of buggy.
On 8/8/2015 9:44:49 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
5/30/2012

Sub par canoe landing. Open easterly orientated firegrate area with lotsa room to move. Several decent tent pads. Long walk to the latrine. Trails for exploration & allow viewing of sunset if desired. Well worn. (As with all sites on this lake.)
On 7/1/2015 6:33:10 PM, dlewyus said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
6/13/2015

2 nice canoe landings, great view, nice fire pit/w log seat, 1 nice tree for hanging right in front of the site, tent pads in back area can be soggy if it has rained a lot. Separate large kitchen/tarp area for cooking. Latrine is up hill and nearly full. Plenty of room for a larger group.
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