BWCA Campsite 1680 on Thomas

The landing at this campsite is difficult. It's a long, sloping rock ledge with no obvious place to comfortably get canoes in and out. I ended up getting pretty wet unloading gear, and there's only a narrow spot where you can pull a canoe up. Otherwise, you're lifting it onto a ledge that's uncomfortably high above the water. Once up at the campsite, I noticed right away that the ground is very rocky and rooty. I found two tent pads that were usable, but neither was great. You could probably make space for up to four tents if you really needed to, but it would take some compromises. The site itself isn't terrible, but between the poor landing and the lack of good tent pads, it's not one I'd choose unless options were limited.

Easy landing. Flat site with a long point to cast off. Nice fire grate with trees available for a tarp. Two nice pads and a short walk to the box. Lake trout caught just off shore.