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Algonquin Campsite 1261 on St. Andrews

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
45.84381

Longitude:
-77.691

# of Ratings:
1

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
5
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 9/7/2021 7:13:54 PM, paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
9/1/2021

This is a very large campsite. The entry is beachy in September, water was pretty low though. It's located on a penninsula, so it has water access on 3 sides, but not all suitable for entry. There are well cleared paths to the water from the main area around the campfire. One was used as a drying line for us because the wind was coming in there. We had clouds in the mornings, but I imagine sunrises are also good on that side and sunsets near the landing. I counted 5 tent pads, but likely one could squeeze in more, and there are definitely many spots for hanging hammocks. The trees are strong and a fair distance apart. The campfire pit is well set up well and has many stones for building up a wind block. There were 2 metal grates. Many trees have nails, and there is a food hanging chain in the woods. The only problem with a campsite of this size and proximity to water (we guess), and that is the long hike to the thunder box. It was at the far back of the site. There is a sign indicating it's there, but one needs faith to hike far enough to find it. One day we hiked to the portage to Stratton Lake, which is rocky, but was fun for the kids. It was close at 400-500m.
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View from Campfire
View from Campfire by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/1/2021
More space behind tent
More space behind tent by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/1/2021
Panorama of living space
Panorama of living space by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/2/2021
Empty site
Empty site by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/3/2021
Empty site 2
Empty site 2 by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/3/2021
Empty site 3
Empty site 3 by paddleplanner@andrewandliz.ca
9/3/2021
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