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BWCA Campsite 2138 on Knife

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.10049

Longitude:
-91.16847

# of Ratings:
4

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
3

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 6/26/2026 10:43:56 AM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
4

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
5/25/2026

I really liked this site, probably because I seem to be partial to flat, grassy campsites. The best landing is on the east side in the bay, where flat rock shelves make it easy to pull up. There is plenty of room for multiple canoes, and there is a good canoe storage area just up from the landing. From there, you walk up to a very large, flat, grassy campsite. I think four tents could fit comfortably in the main grassy area, with a fifth possible spot in a lumpier area partway down the latrine trail. The fire grate is fairly close to the water. I would have liked it a little farther back toward the center of the site, and when I visited there was not much seating around it. The setting is scenic, with clumps of trees around the shore that provide some shade, windbreak, and a pretty lake view. There are spruce, cedars, a young white pine, and other trees around camp. One potential drawback is finding a good hanging tree. There is a dead jack pine that might work, but I would be hesitant to trust it. If you like large, open, grassy campsites, this is one of the better options I saw in the area.
On 6/30/2018 8:30:04 AM, Christopher Halvorson said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:

Visit Date:
6/6/2018

good area of the lake, but not the best site. poor shade. near protage
On 5/29/2017 12:15:46 PM, chuck216 said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:

Visit Date:
5/24/2017

Good site, good landing,lots of eagles in the area. Few trees to hang. Not many bear tree options. Big pine tree in camp is really the only option.
On 4/21/2014 10:06:49 PM, Gavia said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:

No shade, scenic
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Campsite 2138
Campsite 2138 by Ben Strege
5/25/2026
Campsite 2138
Campsite 2138 by Ben Strege
5/25/2026
Campsite 2138
Campsite 2138 by Ben Strege
5/25/2026
Campsite 2138
Campsite 2138 by Ben Strege
5/25/2026
Campsite 2138
Campsite 2138 by Ben Strege
5/25/2026
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