BWCA Campsite 1263 on Ensign

This is a decent site with an easy landing on the southwest side. The whole campsite sits up on a ledge, only a few feet above the water, and that ledge creates a nice place to sit or look out over the bay. The kitchen is a little higher yet, maybe another five feet above the ledge, so the fire grate area also has a pretty good lake view. Between the ledge and the kitchen there is a grassy area that works well as a lounging space during the day. You could put a couple of tents there if needed, but they are not the best tent pads. The best tent pad is behind the kitchen, where it is flat, though it is a little closer to the kitchen than I would prefer. Overall, I am calling it one good tent pad and three maximum tent pads. The trees around the kitchen are mostly spruce and balsam. I liked the grassy area out in front of the kitchen, and it looked like there might be decent fishing out front, though I did not have fishing gear with me to test that.

Decent campsite. Two canoe landing areas. They are not adjacent to each other. Rock ledge to climb at one of the landing areas.Trees for a few hammocks behind the tent pads. Nice fire/cooking area and logs for seating.