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BWCA Campsite 1689 on Clear

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
47.90484

Longitude:
-91.63389

# of Ratings:
7

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
4

Avg Max Tent Pads:
6
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 12/20/2023 4:05:07 PM, ShawnK18 said:
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Visit Date:
9/4/2022

Nice site on a pretty busy lake and definitely found sings of heavy use. Overall great tenting and hammock options, landing was pretty good and the kitchen is hid a little behind a large flat rock but all around really nice site.
On 9/23/2022 10:58:42 PM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
6

Max Tent Pads:
7

Visit Date:
6/10/2022

The campsite is in a red pine grove, which is my favorite type of campsite. There is a rock dome out front for sitting. It is relatively bug free because there are not many swampy areas and it has a breeze. There are a couple of OK landings, both on slanted rocks. One of the landings is in a semi-sandy area that is good for swimming. A couple of trails out from the site. One goes to the campsite to the east. The other goes to the point to the west with another red pine grove and great sunset views. You can put a tent or a hammock pretty much anywhere.
On 8/11/2021 12:30:35 AM, eagle98mn said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
6

Visit Date:
8/7/2021

Huge open site under a neat stand of red pines. A nice swimming hold with a narrow sandy beach. A very neat kitchen adjacent to a huge rock slab. Easy access to the point to the west under an open forest for sunsets, fishing, and exploration. I would stay here in a heartbeat. We were one campsite over to the east, but this was probably the slightly better site.
On 2/7/2021 10:48:05 AM, J-Bird said:
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Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
8/14/2016

Probably my favorite site I've stayed at in the BWCA. Not the best canoe landing, but it wasn't a problem for our group. This site has a big rock landing which was great for stargazing and relaxing in the sun. The trees at this campsite are probably what makes this site so great. Many tall pines that work great for hanging tarps and hammocks. Fire pit is protected from the wind as well. Several nice flat tent pads. Called this campsite "Bro Island."
On 4/17/2018 8:44:29 PM, Raym72 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/5/2016

Great site, we had 2 tents but easily could have added another 2, the 4th could be 30 ft away to the west. There is a rock pile strait out about 100 yards that we got several walleye on the north edge. Site is used often so need to hike for any firewood.
On 10/23/2017 10:10:36 AM, ALP said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
10/20/2017

We did not stay on this site but walked to it from the site to the east. Great site. Big and open under tall pines. Lots of ledge rock. Small sandy beach to land canoe or swim. Great views.
On 3/3/2016 12:04:44 PM, andyvap said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
6

Visit Date:
7/27/2012

Large open site with great views of Clear lake. East access onto gently sloping smooth granite. No sand but still a good area for swimming. Nice fire grate ringed by log benches. Lots of pines for tarps and hammocks. Very nice site.
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