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BWCA Campsite 496 on Bat

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.06596

Longitude:
-90.9194

# of Ratings:
6

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
2

Avg Max Tent Pads:
2
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 10/18/2024 8:06:29 AM, loneranger said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
9/9/2024

This was my absolute favorite site on my 4-night solo that started and ended via Tuscarora Outfitters on Round Lake. I reached this site around 1230p after setting off from Tuscarora around 730a. The site itself has a 'million dollar' view from it. The best landing spot is on the West side, but it is a steady climb up to the actual camp location. There is an opening that 2 to 3 4-man tents could be placed and there is a small area near the firepit that could be used as well. Tent pads are decently level and protected. I would absolutely recommend this site to smaller groups of 1 to 4 and will definitely be using this site again if I find it open. My favorite part was simply sitting by the fire and looking out over Bat and even over into Gillis because of the height of the camp. The Gillis Portage is straight across from the campsite so there is the occasional paddler to wave too as they pass by.
On 9/23/2022 9:51:24 PM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
1

Max Tent Pads:
1

Visit Date:
6/6/2022

Unique site on top of a large cliff that resembles giant steps. Awesome view from fire grate on the very top. The best landing is on the west side - it is still a long way from the top. Tent pad area is to the west of the fire grate and is protected.
On 4/10/2020 4:15:58 PM, Nicholas said:
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Visit Date:
6/15/2017

Checked this out but didn't stay. No cover, overgrown, good view and tricky landing. With some love - could be great.
On 1/13/2020 6:41:06 PM, Chadd said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:
9/15/2005

Very high on a rock face. Getting supplies up to the top was a chore. The area where the campsite was, was decent. Enjoyed the view of Bat. The second night on site it rained 5 inches, virtually no cover.
On 8/8/2017 2:41:45 PM, aelsing said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
1

Max Tent Pads:

Visit Date:
8/4/2017

Settled for this campsite on the rainy last evening of our trip. Wasn't super easy to find the landing. Beautiful view of Bat Lake from the fire grate on the cliff, but very few tall trees to hang a bear bag from. Good enough for a rainy night.
On 8/23/2014 11:06:34 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:
9/7/2010

Something of a work in progress. Has an OK canoe landing. There is literally NO cover anywhere on this site. The latrine is visible from virtually anywhere in camp. That said. There are a couple of decent tent pads. Also there is a nice view of Gillis as the site is elevated & a nearby hilltop would afford an even better view. Bottom line: I don't think this would be such a bad site once it grows up a bit.
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