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Burntside Lake camping

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Date/Time: 05/18/2024 10:07PM

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Burntside Lake camping

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scat	08/03/2020 09:16PM I was referring to Shagawa Lake. Sorry about that. I got misconfused. By saying Shagawa is a hidden gem, it’s hidden in plain sight, 2 blocks from town. But you meant Burntside, so I’m no help there. Hope you have a fun trip.
Guest Paddler	08/03/2020 08:38PM Maybe you are referring to Shagawa Lake, not Burnside... Shagawa is very close to town. You should study the map & see which boat landing on Burntside will get you closest to these Superior Nat'l. Forest Backcountry sites. Watch the wind as this lake can get very rough, trust me, I have firsthand experience. The sites are beautiful! Enjoy!
TomT	08/02/2020 08:19AM Ok, I'm getting excited about this lake now.... The question is - will I be able to navigate those islands? Just half kidding. Thanks for the tips Jillpine. I plan to be there on a Saturday morning so I'll have to get lucky to find a site.
jillpine	08/01/2020 06:22PM jwartman59: "jillpine: "Banksiana: "Some of the camps are beautiful and surprisingly isolated. Sites have picnic tables. Many face less use than most BWCA sites. An absolutely gorgeous lake." +1" Maybe the prettiest lake In the state? The trails at dunord are a solid ten" Not a stretch.
jwartman59	08/01/2020 11:25AM jillpine: "Banksiana: "Some of the camps are beautiful and surprisingly isolated. Sites have picnic tables. Many face less use than most BWCA sites. An absolutely gorgeous lake." +1" Maybe the prettiest lake In the state? The trails at dunord are a solid ten
jillpine	08/01/2020 10:49AM Banksiana: "Some of the camps are beautiful and surprisingly isolated. Sites have picnic tables. Many face less use than most BWCA sites. An absolutely gorgeous lake." +1
jillpine	08/01/2020 10:38AM Tom, Island campsite N Arm - beautiful site Birch Bay - nice fishing area Here is a link to recent discussion: Burntside discussion Beth
Banksiana	08/01/2020 10:18AM Some of the camps are beautiful and surprisingly isolated. Sites have picnic tables. Many face less use than most BWCA sites. An absolutely gorgeous lake.
scat	07/31/2020 08:30PM I fished that lake a couple times with a friend who is a local guide. 2 blocks from town and the fishing is good. Easy access. I have thought it is a hidden gem, so to speak. Not for the locals. Can’t comment on the campsites tho.
egknuti	07/31/2020 06:38PM No permit needed. First come, first serve.
MidwestFirecraft	07/31/2020 06:36PM I have camped on Burntside. I believe there are six sites no permit or reservation needed. Set up same as Boundary Waters campsites with fire pit, latrine, and tent pads. Entry lake with motors allowed so campsites fill up quickly especially on weekends.
TomT	07/31/2020 06:23PM I see this lake is just outside the BW but there are marked campsites on the Voyageur map. What is the policy for camping on these sites? I was thinking of spending my last night of the trip here. Has anyone camped on Burntside? Thanks.