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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum Trip Planning Forum Large tent pads on Ensign Reply |
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Ejd159 |
04/28/2023 10:25PM I've seen a couple few and far between and now that I think two of the sites I've visited could have fit. After talking with outfitter we found 6 potential campsites that'll fit us, thanks to all who replied. |
pswith5 |
04/27/2023 09:15PM I've never seen an eight person tent in the bwca but I'm sure someone has tried it. I'd bring two 4 person tents if it were me. Even that will seem tight. Good luck. |
TuscaroraBorealis |
04/24/2023 12:14PM Enjoy! |
LukeMacGillie37 |
04/24/2023 10:29AMTuscaroraBorealis: "LukeMacGillie37: "Pardon this question, but tent pads? I understand designated camping spots, but designated tent locations? Does this mean you have to have a freestanding tent that does not require stakes to hold it in place? Thanks! Minor heart attack averted a month out from my first time heading into BWCA! |
TuscaroraBorealis |
04/24/2023 09:48AMLukeMacGillie37: "Pardon this question, but tent pads? I understand designated camping spots, but designated tent locations? Does this mean you have to have a freestanding tent that does not require stakes to hold it in place? Tent pads are not necessarily designated spots in campsites but, usually the most convenient spots are well established in most designated BWCA campsites - thus the original question. It does NOT mean that you can only use a freestanding tent. |
LukeMacGillie37 |
04/24/2023 07:57AM Pardon this question, but tent pads? I understand designated camping spots, but designated tent locations? Does this mean you have to have a freestanding tent that does not require stakes to hold it in place? |
Lightfoot |
04/20/2023 07:11PM The photo shows our tents at site #1264. Each tent is about 9x8 (includes the vestibules). There is plenty of room for a larger tent. If you are also using a hammock, you may have trouble finding suitable trees. This site does show signs of heavy use. There is a trail that leads to the back of the site with a nice sitting area. Evening view from the fire grate. |
TuscaroraBorealis |
04/20/2023 07:04AM Not sure how much help it will be but, if you haven't done so already? Check out the maps section . Just click on the red dots to get the campsite review. Perhaps they will provide the illumination you seek? |
Ejd159 |
04/19/2023 10:07PM I have been on 4 trips to Ensign. Each time the site had okay tent pads but none had huge ones. I am going on a trip first week of June and need a couple target sites for a 16' tent. I usually hammock camp but my group is 8people and this was their idea to solve the sleeping situation. I saw there was maybe 2 on the west side of lake, any ideas help. |