Does anyone have any pictures from Crab Lake, and possibly of the campsites? Just looking for suggestions as far as a nice site on the lake.

Nate

Check in the Gear Forum under "Show me your tarp" for a Crab Lake photo.

Nate, when are you going? I have been in the Crab Lake a lot (one of my favorite bass areas) & know a lot of the sites on Crab, Cummings & Coxey Pond.

I do have a few pictures I can send out too.

I'm heading to Crab Lake in the middle of June. If you could post some pictures that would be great! I'm really looking forward to the trip this year..Ive only heard good things about Crab Lake!

Nate

I'll have to wait until I'm back home on the office computer, I have a new laptop & forgot to put my pictures on my flashdrive.

If you wouldn't mind reminding me, I'll be back in Ely on March 2nd, soon after this Indy show.

Hi sherpa81,
We have been to Crab Lake and loved it. I am sure you will not be disappointed. We did submit a trip report as well as rate a number of the campsites on the lake. How many of you are going and how many tent sites do you require would influence my rating if you are interested.
Enjoy,
Boppa

Boppa,

There are four of us going this year, two newbies, and two experienced guys. We are taking two tents this year, so I would need a site that could handle that, plus i would like something that is somewhat open..dont know if the sites on Crab are forgiving like that haha.

Nate

Here's pic of the northernmost site on Crab, just before you reach the portage to Little Crab. I think there's room for two tents. Not a whole lot of firewood around, though there's plenty to be found at canoe landings nearby. Handy kitchen campfire area.


Krusty

sherpa81,
I would definitely have you consider site #312, it is private, nicely laid out and has some additional sites up beyond the firegrate that are quite nice.

Next, I would have you look at site #310, it has at least two good tent pads and a great view of most of the lake.

I agree with Krusty555 that site #309 is a good choice as it gives you quick access to explore Little Crab, Korb River and Lake along with Cummings Lake or Coxey Pond.
Boppa

Thanks for all the replies! The more pictures/advice the better!


Nate

Sherpa- my brother and I entered Crab Lake a few years ago. WE camped a couple nights on Cummings, a night on Korb, and the final night on Crab lake on the campsite nearest the portage to Burntside. I enjoyed Korb Lake and the rivers around there. There's one campsite on Korb - excellent view from the elevated campsite, but quite a haul uphill to it. We couldn't find a good pad for the one tent we had. We took a tow across Burntside Lake. If you're planning on paddling across Burntside make sure you know where the new portage begins. The portage is long, but not too difficult otherwise with a good tread and gradual slopes. Here are some pics: