BWCA Campsite 1217 on Ensign

This campsite has a nice view, but the tenting and landing are the main drawbacks. The landing had a lot of sharp rocks, and with some waves coming in, I could not find a good place to pull out the canoe. The kitchen area is interesting because the fire grate has been built up with a lot of flat rocks, raising it about a foot or more above the actual grate. It is impressive, and the view down the lake from the kitchen is quite nice. The rest of the site, however, is mostly on a slope, and there are very few flat spots. I found one good tent pad, and while there are other places where tents could go, most of them are sloped enough that they would not be ideal unless people do not mind sleeping at an angle. Hammock campers would probably have an easier time here, and this site may work better for hammocks than tents.

Small campsite, mostly on a slope and not well used. Has room for a few tents but not a lot of flat area. Has a decent canoe landing and a nice view down the lake.