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Richwon4

06/25/2019 10:56AM

We may be camping near Entry 16 the night before we go in. Approximately what is nearby and how far away is it? Thank you

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cowdoc

06/25/2019 11:34AM

Jeanette Lake
11-12 miles?

"What could happen?"

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naturboy12

06/25/2019 12:01PM

You also try Meander Lake Campground, which is only a couple miles away from EP 16. Its small, just 2 backcountry sites and does not have access to potable water, so we have always opted for Lake Jeanette, but it is an option.

Meander Lake

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Richwon4

06/25/2019 12:11PM

I like close! Potable water is no problem. Are there any sites on the water? Thanks

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billconner

06/25/2019 06:14PM

I wasn't quite sure where Meander was so searched for it on G-Maps. There is street view! Looks great. Would hate to rely too much on it being vacant though.

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naturboy12

06/25/2019 11:32PM

Richwon4: "I like close! Potable water is no problem. Are there any sites on the water? Thanks"

Not sure, I haven’t stayed there, just driven by

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CampSnkRpr

06/26/2019 11:59AM

Call Chuck at Big Lake Wilderness Lodge he might have a bunkhouse, or a place for you to set up your tents. It is right by EP19, which isn't far from EP16, we have stayed there and entered on 16 several times.

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TominMpls

06/26/2019 01:46PM

My daughter and I stayed at Fenske Lake Campground the night before entering at EP16 a couple years back. It worked really well. I don't know how far it is from the entry but it's certainly less than a half hour. It does have potable water and good latrines.

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ManAndDog

06/27/2019 02:08PM

TominMpls: "My daughter and I stayed at Fenske Lake Campground the night before entering at EP16 a couple years back. It worked really well. I don't know how far it is from the entry but it's certainly less than a half hour. It does have potable water and good latrines."

We always stay at Fenske when we use EP 14, 16 and 19 and we always like it. About 20-30 min to EP16

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