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BWCA Campsite 873 on Kelso

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
47.89641

Longitude:
-90.90242

# of Ratings:
8

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 12/25/2022 9:45:11 PM, Everylaker said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
6/20/2015

Came by this site a few years ago, but when we were there the landing and area near it were weathering/eroding badly. Probably due to the muddy/dirty nature of Kelso.
On 7/14/2022 5:33:46 PM, AnotherJoe said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
7/12/2022

Great view of lake while still being private on a busier lake.
On 2/11/2020 10:22:02 AM, jfarrell said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/21/2019

Great site. Good landing but it gets really soft with lots of traffic. Excelent view for sunsets. Lots of traffic during the day.
On 8/27/2019 12:17:34 PM, joep240 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
8/21/2019

nice site. great western and southern view of kelso lake. amazing site for sunsets. lots of travel from alton and sawbill
On 10/9/2018 9:31:31 AM, Roon87 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
8/22/2018

Stopped for lunch here. On top of a high rock outcrop, good veiw of Kelso. Landing was sandy, and the tent pads were OK.
On 7/20/2018 9:05:00 AM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
6/28/2017

The landing is very nice - sandy (thought slightly muddy sand). There is a nice view from the kitchen on top of a rock. The site is well-used.
On 10/31/2017 9:37:23 AM, eroom said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
9/30/2017

Just stopped to start a fire for a wet partner. Very nice landing. The best pad is flat and level, but looks like it could collect water in a heavy rain. Lots of tree for the hangers. The kitchen area was quite breezy with a wind out of the south.
On 10/2/2015 12:10:55 PM, tab1324 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
9/25/2015

great site but we only stopped for lunch. Elevated rock area for hanging out. Pretty good size
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