BWCA Campsite 1194 on Ima

This campsite has several large white pines in the main camp area, which gives it shade, piney ambiance, and a nice feel. The kitchen may be in full sun at certain points of the day, but later in the afternoon it should become shaded, and the main tent pad area should stay shaded much of the time because it is under the big pines. The fire grate is on a rock point with an excellent 180-degree view of Ima Lake. The landings are okay, but neither is great. There are a couple of places where I could wedge the canoe between rocks and make it work. There are two good tent pads in the main campsite area: one is a fairly large grassy pad, and the other is under the trees but is small enough that a large tent would likely run into rocks. A third pad along the trail that follows the cliffs to the east is not great, but good enough to count. Farther along that same trail there is another open area where a tent could go if needed, though I would not call it a good pad. I liked this site because of the big white pines, the shade, and the view.

A large open site on the north shore of Ima. A gentle breeze blew through the site the entire time I was there, keeping the mosquitos and flies at bay all day and most of the evening. Aside from the open area around the fire grate, there is also a short path over to another open space with several acceptable tent pads, and one really nice looking one a bit back into the woods. The shoreline varies between large, flat rocks that are essentially at the water line, to a shallow, rocky canoe landing. The flat rocks enter into very deep water immediately, the Voyageur maps show the depth quickly reaching 40 feet. There have been quite a few large, old pines cut down in the last few years, with a few healthy ones still standing in the middle of the site. From my paddle around Ima, I would rate this as one of the best sites on the lake. Highly recommend.

This was a nice big site with great view of Ima lake. plenty of space for tents as well and if you walk some of the trails, you'll find even more tent pads a short walk from the kitchen.

I totally disagree with the other review. While not a 5 start, it is a solid 3. There are several good tent pads, you just have to look. There is a great pad on the western edge for a 2 man and 2 decent ones near the kitchen for 4 man tents. Great views 270 degrees. landing is adequate

Lots of blown-down trees. Site is all dirt, rocks and roots. One tent pad, but it's level. Two landings, both blocked by barely-submerged rocks.