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BWCA Campsite 1113 on Horse

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.09185

Longitude:
-91.75614

# of Ratings:
6

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
2

Avg Max Tent Pads:
3
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 5/25/2024 10:53:09 AM, LHofer said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

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Visit Date:
5/21/2024

Great spot on the north side of Horse Lake. The island was large enough for a wandering adventure and has great views all the way around. We saw a fair amount of wildlife - including loons, beavers, and hummingbirds. The landing was easy and the best tent pads were on the path to the east side. The wood was pretty picked over and sparse, but the edges of Horse are close enough to go scavenging. You are able to get cell service intermittently on the east side and near the firepit. This allowed us to check the forecast and see a large storm coming - giving us the chance to prepare.
On 7/23/2023 8:16:43 AM, PointMe2Polaris said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
6/17/2019

Nice island site secluded at north end of Horse. Landing was good and tent pads were better than average. We had 3 kids with us on this trip, so the fact that it was an island added to their adventure. Had good fishing north of island. Painters invaded the lower ranks of the island to lay eggs, so that was quite cool. Loons were vocally active and the positioning of the site allowed for nice sunset views. While Horse Lake is not my favorite lake, this site was very functional with good character. Great for a moderate sized group with kids. One other bonus if using as a base camp, the trip from this site to basswood falls is an awesome adventure as you get to experience Horse River in route to the falls. Trip will take up 6-8 hours of your day, so it's a perfect fit if you like to take day trips from a base camp. Also, good swimming beach within a short paddle of the island. Overall, a very solid site.
On 1/22/2022 7:33:22 PM, tonyrueb said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
7/5/2021

Arrived in early July and stayed two nights. Loved hearing the Loons. Great campsite.
On 1/7/2017 7:08:06 PM, TuscaroraBorealis said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
7/16/2008

Excellent island site. About as isolated as you could be on this popular lake. Good for watching sun sets and allowing breeze in to keep bugs down.
On 7/28/2015 9:37:35 AM, Camp Dad said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:
7/21/2015

Nice Island campsite. Good breeze.
On 4/20/2014 7:39:43 PM, Gavia said:
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Good tent pads, nice view, breezy
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Island on Horse Lake
Island on Horse Lake by tonyrueb
7/5/2021
1113 - View from the landing
1113 - View from the landing by LHofer
5/21/2024
1113 - Roomy firepit
1113 - Roomy firepit by LHofer
5/21/2024
1113 - Eastside view
1113 - Eastside view by LHofer
5/21/2024
Campsite 1113 - September 2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023 by mryan1023
9/17/2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023 by mryan1023
9/17/2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023 by mryan1023
9/17/2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023
Campsite 1113 - September 2023 by mryan1023
9/17/2023
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