Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
6
Max Tent Pads:
9
Visit Date:
10/4/2026
This site is elevated next to the narrows at the northern end of Pipestone Bay. Do note every boat coming through here from Fall Lake, including motor boats, could go by this site. The site is open and very susceptible to south winds. Other directions and it would be just fine. The trees are mostly exclusively white and red pines, with the balsam firs having died off making the site very airy.
Landing 4: There are multiple areas to land a canoe. One of the areas on the west side was impacted by a small blowdown many years ago. The 2 area on the south side are good. One is better than the other because that landing give you direct access to the best way up the hill to the main part of the site. It is a gravel landing with few rocks. However, water levels at the time of this visit were 2 to 2.5 feet below normal.
Kitchen 4: The kitchen is very large with lots of sitting logs and room to work. However, it lacks adequate flat rock surfaces to elevate stove(s) off the ground. Outside of the sitting lots it is very flat and provides room for more chairs. There are nice views of the lake to the south.
Tent pads 5: There are lots of tent pads separated into 4 areas around the large site, There are 2 very near the kitchen so maybe a little too close for some. Then there are 2 tent pads up the hill, one close and one maybe 100 feet up. Then heading to the east there is one in a more tree-protected area close to the lake, but there is not much soil here for tent stakes, And finally on the little bay inlet on the east side of the side there is room for at least 2, and maybe 3 more tents (but there are 3 large dead trees here!!, be careful). More tents could be squeezed in many places.
Toilet 3: Although the toilet is super easy to find and the views are lovely, the toilet location is directly visible from the tent pad sites.
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
5
Max Tent Pads:
9
Visit Date:
9/10/2026
As others have said, this site is huge. The main part of the site is very open and has little to no protection from the wind. We stayed at this site from 9/12 - 9/14, and did have heavy thuderstorms with wind. We found a sheltered area around the trails to the east of the main site that had room for our tent, a place to hang a tarp and a hammock, see photo. Probably could have fit another tent in there. We were well protected from the wind. Use of the actual kitchen area was limited to early mornings and one late evening while winds were calm.
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
3
Max Tent Pads:
9
Visit Date:
8/24/2022
This is a huge campsite, with many mature pine trees, which are good for shade and hammock camping. There have been several blowdowns in the last couple of years, so (as always) assess the trees near where you set up your tents.
The site is generally quite open, with two separate areas for tents and an okay kitchen (exposed; would be hard to tarp), but has beautiful views and gets a nice breeze. There are a couple of good landings.
As others have noted, it is right on the channel to Jackfish Bay, but the traffic was not a nuisance in the two days we spent here.
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
3
Max Tent Pads:
9
Visit Date:
7/5/2022
Like so many others, we just stopped here for lunch, rather than stay the night. The kitchen area is right out in the open with no shade or wind block from storms. Forget about putting up a tarp. It's got plenty of room for the largest groups, though. The upper section has more shelter options, but is still quite open. It's right on the main channel, so everyone will be paddling or motoring by, as others have pointed out. It's probably a great place for birdwatching. There was some fresh blow down, check the neighboring trees before setting up a tent. Almost any of the other sites in the area would be preferable, but this site would do in a pinch, or for a large group looking for breathing room and not worried about the sun. Very nice spot for lunch, though. Since it faces WSW, the sunsets should be awesome, too.
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
5
Max Tent Pads:
8
Visit Date:
9/25/2019
Have never stayed here overnight, but have stopped here several times for lunch. A good landing can become tricky if there is a South wind. A large flat open area sits 30 feet or so above the lake and can accommodate a big party. Kitchen just OK. A nice spot.
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Visit Date:
9/10/2019
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
4
Max Tent Pads:
6
Visit Date:
Didn't stay her but stopped by. Site is elevated & has a great view. Pretty much the entire thing is sloped. Going to be a lot of boat traffic going by - good central location if staying for a few days
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
3
Max Tent Pads:
5
Visit Date:
7/19/2019
This site is elevated above the lake with a great view and a breeze. There is a lot of hammock space at this very large site in pines. Plenty of shade and sun. The toilet is even is even in a good location.
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Didn't sleep here but there are fish in the narrows right here. Throw crank baits for pike. Here's the video:
https://youtu.be/dq-q4D5Dz_8
Rating:
Good Tent Pads:
5
Max Tent Pads:
5
Visit Date:
5/10/2014
This is a great SE facing site. The drawback is, it's on a channel so all traffic goes right by. The site itself has 2 main areas, one lower just up from the water which has the fire grate and is open with multiple tent pads. Further up is a red pine grove which is perfect for hammocks (or more tents). I hammock camp so absolutely fell in love with the upper area. Often used.
