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BWCA Campsite 708 on Alder

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Status:
Open/Potential

Lake:

Latitude:
48.04824

Longitude:
-90.28568

# of Ratings:
6

Avg Rating:

Avg Good Tent Pads:
2

Avg Max Tent Pads:
4
Date:
Permit availability information from Recreation.gov
 
 
On 3/14/2023 10:57:24 AM, Riley Smith said:
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Visit Date:
6/15/2021

This site, unfortunately, is a classic example of overuse in the wilderness. In fact, I think I have seen it on Forest Service infographics about how stairs are built to combat erosion. It's a nice site, but has seen a lot of stays.
On 12/16/2021 1:22:50 PM, Ben Strege said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
5

Visit Date:
7/18/2021

Campsite is set above the lake with a large built-up firepit. Nice gravel landing. The bay is shallow for quite a ways out. The site would be dusty when it is dry. It is open to the south, so no shade in the kitchen in the middle of the day. However, the tent pads are shaded. The two good tent pads are large. The other potential tent pads are pretty good, too.
On 8/16/2021 9:18:27 AM, Tom-canoes said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
6/1/2021

Large open site with lots of room to spread out. Ok tarp spot and decent bear bag trees. Big fire pit, with a sitting log. Fire wood was scarce, but a trip into the cedar swamp to the northwest found plenty of down trees away from the shore line. Good landing and even the the water was colder and excellent swimming area. Landing is protected by a small peninsula.
On 7/12/2020 12:52:01 PM, mdvancleave said:
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Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
4

Visit Date:
7/6/2020

This site offers great sunset views and breeze off the water. Lots of tarp/hammock options. The northern landing is very steep and rocky. There is a shallow and sheltered landing on the south side connected by an overgrown tail. One of our group still gashed their knee open here on a submerged rock–ending their trip on our second day.
On 5/15/2020 9:38:40 PM, 1stroke@atime said:
Rating:

Good Tent Pads:
3

Max Tent Pads:
3

Visit Date:
7/21/2019

One of the best sites I have been to. Great landing easy to get up to nice tent pad. Could I complain at all.
On 10/5/2018 10:59:18 AM, OregonDave said:
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Good Tent Pads:
2

Max Tent Pads:
2

Visit Date:
9/22/2017

A lovely site just east of the little island. Lots of room Good landing. I had a nice tent spot...think there's more. Good trees for tarps. Visited by an otter family.
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Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
Campsite 708
Campsite 708 by Ben Strege
7/18/2021
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