BWCA Campsite 1460 on Knife

This is one of those big sites where you can just keep discovering more and more. As others have mentioned, there are landing on both the north and south side of the peninsula. The northern landing is the larger, easier landing with excellent adjacent boat storage. The southern landing is closer to the kitchen, but it is a steep climb, with no boat storage, so is probably more useful for getting water or for use as an alternative if the main landing is windbound. The main landing also has a cool weir. I wonder how often it gets used. It's a pretty steep climb up some stone steps and down a trail to the main site area, which is large and wide open, without much shelter except for one tent pad off to the side. The path is wide enough, it could be used as a tent pad, too. There are a few trees off in the corner that could be used for hammocks, but otherwise the site is mostly one big grassy area. The kitchen has a little seating, and a small stone table. There's not much shelter over the kitchen, but it happens that there was shade over the kitchen when we were visiting. I wouldn't expect that in June or July. The view from the kitchen to the south is very nice, as high as it is, overlooking the bay to the south that wouldn't get much traffic. So, while the site is not out of the way, it can feel as if it is, since folks won't generally be paddling past the kitchen view. The main site area is too uneven to be used for good tent pads, but there's plenty of room to spread stuff out to dry, or hang out in chairs (BYO). It's not a perfect site, but it has a lot of fun aspects to enjoy. I would definitely stay here in the future.

Fantastic site with access to the water on two sides. Flat tent sites, good hammock trees close to camp. Good landing site with canoe storage on the north. Trail through the woods to the point. The only downfall is that the thunder box is a little close to camp.

Wasn't our intended camp site on Knife, but Knife is a busy place and we were later getting in because we decided to push one more portage because we were already soaking wet due to rain. Glad we ended up here though! Plenty of space for our 4 x 2 man tents and tarp technology set up. The new grumper (regular people call them latrines) was a bit too close to the site in our opinion, but wasn't a hindrance. Great central location to visit the sites of Knife Lake on our day trips.

Stayed here in a pinch. showed up at dark. the site was very accommodating, but never really got to know it. there was easy room for our 2 3 man tents.,

Arrived day 1 from tow-in on Moose Lake; stayed 2 nights. Of the two landing spots, the north entrance was by far easier. Great view of sunrises and sunsets. Fishing was good on the south side for smallies (Caught 3 big ones) using 5-inch senkos. Very few bugs (though we stayed after the first freeze of the season.

Beautiful views over south bay from the cooking area was a highlight. Elevated grassy field allowed numerous tents and hammocks. More of a peninsula than an island, as it appeared on our map. Having landings on N and S sides allowed some flexibility in windy conditions. N approach was easier, but windier for us. Very steep and tricky climb to latrine, where some cell coverage existed. Walking past latrine eventually led to a stone beach with views of thunder pt. Some mosquitos. No bears.

Stayed two nights at this nice island site. As others have noted, it's best to land on the north side of the island, even though the view from the campsite is to the south side. Large, grassy, relatively flat campsite that allows for about 4 tents, and some nice trees for hanging hammocks and a rain fly. The latrine is up on a steep hill, which requires a hike up over lots of rocks and loose stones which were a bit hazardous when wet. It was nice being able to sit on either the north or south end of the camp and continue enjoying the breezes when they shifted directions. No sign of bears during our stay.

Couldn't push on to Kek in one day due to fierce headwind, so we stayed here. Big open grassy area, a few decent tent spots for sure. Firepit is exposed to the wind but has a decent view. Did not see a bear or signs of one. Would stay here again but would prefer to push on to NAK/SAK which have some nicer sites a few miles down.

Very large, flat grassy area with a nice view. Could fit a lot of tents here, but it looked like you could have trouble putting stakes in the ground. Access to the site from both the north and the south. The campsite faces south, but the best access is the north side.

Large site with exposure on both sides of the island. Site is popular and frequented by camp bear.

Nice island campsite. Sits up high large grassy open area but the rocks in the grassy area prevent setting up large tents. Best entrance is from the north side but it is a long climb up to the camp area. South side entry has rocks that prevent floating the canoe in to shore easily.

Flat, open, trees, good landings. Has had bear visits.