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BWCA Campsite 1053 on Malberg

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
47.9518

Longitude:
-91.12214

# of Ratings:
6

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
2

Avg Max Tent Pads:
3
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 6/17/2023 10:13:55 AM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/14/2023

Tight landing that doesn't provide the best canoe storage area. It's a fairly aggressive climb up to the site and the main trail is right on the edge with a steep drop. (i.e. terrible site for young children.) There are some nice tent pads tucked just behind the main camp area which affords an extensive view of the channel and lake in both directions. Being it is located in the main channel of the lake all but assures you of having a cavalcade of canoes passing right by most of the day. Still, I think many will like the amenities it is endowed with.
On 6/12/2023 3:20:25 PM, Riley Smith said:
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Visit Date:
5/29/2023

This is a very unique site that obviously gets very overused. We also found a decent amount of trash here. It sits up on a high cliff with a walk up from the landing. The old fire grate apparently was right on the edge; the newer one gives more space for the camp kitchen. I'm giving it high marks for its uniqueness.
On 8/15/2021 2:47:17 PM, Tom-canoes said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
1

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:
8/5/2018

Very elevated site overlooking the narrows. Lots of traffic, but semi private due to elevation. Landing is ok, but a good 40-50 yards uphill to the campsite. Had to string the tarp in the woods.
On 2/10/2021 4:30:41 PM, jozmo said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
6/24/2020

Lovely views east and west. Not the best for swimming or fishing from camp and you'll see a fair bit of traffic, but I'm a fan of sitting up high.
On 6/27/2019 10:35:05 AM, tickeye said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
5/17/2019

Great views are awesome. Kitchen is open to the elements with no shade or a place for a tarp. Landing is 40 or so yards from camp up a rocky slope.
On 1/2/2015 12:43:03 PM, Ken Orwoll said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
7/14/2014

The camp site is on top of the cliff and has great views of the lake. Landing area is small and it is on a main route.
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