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BWCA Campsite 1630 on Basswood

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.06257

Longitude:
-91.58956

# of Ratings:
3

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 8/4/2025 10:08:03 AM, collinsm22 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
7/30/2025

As has been mentioned in another review, the kitchen is in a strange place, facing nothing at all with no view whatsoever, and minimal seating. The tent area, however, is nicely sheltered but wide open with a very soft pine needle bed. The swimming isn't good, but the boat storage is excellent. There are much better sites nearby.
On 6/19/2022 10:29:37 PM, FishinCB said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/4/2022

Stayed at this site for 1 week. It is off the water but since this is on a point the undergrowth isn't bad. You still get a light breeze through the site. It does allow some sun to come through but plenty of shade.
On 12/1/2021 11:46:42 PM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/5/2021

This site is different than most others on the lake. It is set back from the lake among a red pine grove. You can barely see the lake. The kitchen is next to the landing but facing away from the lake. The view is screened by trees and plants. The tent pads are further back in the trees and covered in pine needles.
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Campsite 1630
Campsite 1630 by Ben Strege
6/5/2021
Campsite 1630
Campsite 1630 by Ben Strege
6/5/2021
Campsite 1630
Campsite 1630 by Ben Strege
6/5/2021
Campsite 1630
Campsite 1630 by Ben Strege
6/5/2021
Campsite 1630
Campsite 1630 by Ben Strege
6/5/2021
Large tent area
Large tent area by collinsm22
7/30/2025
Strange kitchen facing nothing
Strange kitchen facing nothing by collinsm22
7/30/2025
Nice boat storage
Nice boat storage by collinsm22
7/30/2025
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