BWCA Campsite 170 on Lac La Croix

This is one of our favorite sites in the entire BWCAW. It's a long way from any put-in, so it doesn't get much traffic. We did see a few motor boats on the Canadian side, but not nearly as busy as Basswood Lake can be. There is only one other site within a couple of miles. The landing is one of the nicest beaches anywhere, in a cove with sand out for 20 feet into the water, and plenty of swimming (and drying) access from the nearby rocks, too. There is a panoramic view from the rocks in front of the site all the way up and down Lac La Croix. Pictographs are nearby, as is Warrior Hill. The family-size stone table with log benches is unmatched at any other camp site. The tent pads are soft and well-drained, with lots of shelter throughout the entire day. Lots of places to hang hammocks in the shade with a nice view of the lake. Also easy-hanging places for tarps and food packs. Since the site sticks out a little ways into the lake, it gets a nice breeze from all wind directions except northwesterly. We had no problem finding firewood, but we did have to walk back into the woods a little bit.

Fell into this spot due to the cluster in and above boulder bay being all full. What a lucky break! Great site. Smooth landing into a pebble beach. Multiple good tent spaces. Great hammock options. Very Spacious. Pebble beach on east side of site, soft sand beach on west with a picturesque bluff running out with the shoreline. 3 separate rock points coming off site for good shore fishing. I'm giving a 5 star only because 4.5 isn't available. The only drawback to this site is it does not have a sunset view, which is one of my first priorities. Despite that, still the best overall site I've stayed on in my 9 trips.

The Cadillac of sites with multiple water access points, awesome views, sheltered picnic area, a stone picnic table, beautiful trees. The only downside would be getting to the site via canoe in windy conditions.

Beautiful site. Small hidden beach entry on left and right, flat rock entry straight on. You can sense the history on this one. Short paddle to the pictographs. Had kitchen and dining room with table.