BWCA Campsite 1297 on Newfound

This is kind of a strange setup for a campsite. The kitchen is out on a bare point with very little shade, and at first glance the site feels pretty small. I had to explore a bit to find the rest of it. If you follow a trail up and around the rock face, there is another area where you can put a couple more tents. There is one good, flat tent pad right next to the kitchen, but it would be hot on summer days because there is not much shade there. Farther back, there is another decent tent pad and a few possible backup spots, though they are not great. The red pine grove behind the site is probably better for hammocks than tents because the ground is uneven, rocky, and rooty. Overall, this is usable and doable, but the layout is unusual and it works better for hammocks than for larger tent groups.

Nice site if you follow the trail. great hammock spots and an excellent view of the sunrise