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BWCA Campsite 1457 on Knife

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.09581

Longitude:
-91.16725

# of Ratings:
7

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 6/21/2021 11:11:37 AM, Puddler said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
6/13/2021

Got very lucky as everyone we met said the SAK was crowded. Came across the portage and paddle right up to this elevated site overlooking your own little island. Great views all around and higher views from the backside of the site. Several landing options, all a little tricky but manageable. Nice kitchen area. Great access being right in the middle of the SAK.
On 6/12/2019 5:15:51 PM, beelarr said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
5

Max Tent Pads:
6

Visit Date:
6/3/2019

Great elevated site looking down east of the south arm of Knife lake
On 6/6/2019 11:06:16 PM, Riley Smith said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
6/1/2019

We had a tailwind all the way down Knife and made 19 miles on our staff training trip. Reached this site only to find it occupied by the local Canadians (Geese) who had decided to defecate on the fire grate. Guess we are using a pan tonight! Ended up being a pretty great site all in all. It has seen some use and is pretty exposed, but suited us well.
On 5/9/2019 10:54:48 PM, dugn said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
8/5/2018

Stopped here during day trip exploring the South Arm on a gorgeous day. Great view over the lake. Seems like a solid 3 maybe 4* site IMO . Little tiny walk up behind the site to an outlook and berries galore in right season (was an awesome snack for us). Did not camp here so can't speak to what a wind/storm out of the East would do -- might make it a bit rough given exposure.
On 2/26/2015 3:12:27 PM, dontgoenuf said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
8/5/2014

Nice open site, great view, no tree coverage. The backside towards the Lou is all open due to fire, no trees just scrub brush. Saw a number of snakes.
On 9/19/2014 3:58:55 PM, Bradford said:
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Visit Date:
9/9/2014

Frequented by camp bear.
On 4/21/2014 10:07:13 PM, Gavia said:
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Roomy, breezy, few trees, good landing
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