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BWCA Campsite 569
| Campsite Number: | 569 Link to Map |
| Camp Status: | open |
| Lake: | Long Island Lake |
| Lake Camp Number: | 14 |
| Approx. Latitude: | 48.01361 |
| Approx. Longitude: | -90.78994 |
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There are 7 member comments about this campsite.
Member Comment 1 - (posted on 07/26/2021)
Camp Info Posted by:
treehorn
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
9
Lake:
Long Island Lake
Entry Point:
50 - Cross Bay Lake
Approximate Date of Visit:
07/23/2021
Camp Notes:
Nice campsite. We had 6 2-person tents and found spots for all of them, with a few more unused tent pads around as well. I wouldn't say it's a sprawling site, but there is a good amount of room in the main part of camp. The views are getting quite obstructed by tree growth around basically the entire perimeter of the peninsula...I prefer things a little more open with better views of the lake. The firegrate and furniture around it are unimpressive. The John is a long way back a trail, but that didn't bother me. We didn't try much shore fishing so I can't say it's futile, but it sure seemed futile because of the gradual shorelines around here and limited shore access from the site. Overall, I definitely recommend.
Member Comment 2 - (posted on 10/16/2016)
Camp Info Posted by:
crlclrk
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
9
Entry Point:
-
Approximate Date of Visit:
07/23/2016
Camp Notes:
We stopped here just to check out the campsite. It looks like a very nice site with lots of tent pad options. As said in previous reviews it is a VERY long and buggy walk to the latrine. I'm assuming this is because it is on a peninsula and they had to go a long way back to not be seen from the water. We were actually unable to get to the latrine because there was a storm the week before we came up and several trees were down blocking the trail, once the forest service gets in to clean it up it won't be a problem.
Member Comment 3 - (posted on 06/10/2016)
Camp Info Posted by:
TuscaroraBorealis
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
9
Lake:
Long Island Lake
Entry Point:
49 - Skipper and Portage Lakes
Approximate Date of Visit:
06/01/2016
Camp Notes:
Sprawling elevated peninsula site with good views
for sunrise & sunsets. Wouldn't go so far as to
say it has a beach but, there are sandy shores. I
would give it 5 stars save for 3 things. 1. Lots
of traffic passing nearby. 2. Loooong trail to the
latrine. 3. Tarp options near the fire grate will
require a long ridge line (sagging issues).
Member Comment 4 - (posted on 08/12/2015)
Camp Info Posted by:
paddlefamily
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
9
Lake:
Long Island Lake
Entry Point:
50 - Cross Bay Lake
Approximate Date of Visit:
08/08/2015
Camp Notes:
We found this campsite perfect for our family of 5. Good
canoe landing in the western bay which leads up to the
firegrate. Site has 180 degree views of water, with
moderate tree/brush coverage on the north side. You get
the sunrise AND the sunset! Tall jack-pine flank the main
camp. Site could fit 4+, 2-4 person tents with a couple of
the sites being more favorable than the others. Two
'beaches' flank the site. One is the western side canoe
landing, gravely, with gentle slope into rockier waters.
Other is on southeastern side of camp and is all sand and
very shallow far out into the lake. We enjoyed nice breezes
due to the open treeline on the western and eastern parts
of the site. Only thing keeping it from a 5 star in my opinion
is the long walk to the latrine. Like previous review said, it's
a pretty walk. We counted 260 average steps to get there.
Member Comment 5 - (posted on 08/12/2015)
Camp Info Posted by:
paddlefamily
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Entry Point:
-
Camp Notes:
One more view of site from the water, facing south. Canoe
landing is on the right side of photo.
Member Comment 6 - (posted on 06/13/2010)
Camp Info Posted by:
NorwayPine
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
6
Lake:
Long Island Lake
Entry Point:
-
Approximate Date of Visit:
08/20/2009
Camp Notes:
I actually liked this spot, unlike the previous reviewer. Yes, the
walk to the john is pretty long, but it is a very pleasant walk. :)
The site over all is fairly open, which allows for some breeze to
come through. Very nice views of the lake from the point. I can't
give it five stars due to the limited number of good tent pads.
Member Comment 7 - (posted on 09/04/2008)
Camp Info Posted by:
steven
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Max. Group Size Recommended:
4
Lake:
Long Island Lake
Entry Point:
50 - Cross Bay Lake
Approximate Date of Visit:
08/20/2008
Camp Notes:
On the small point. A large campsite but with only 1 good tent spot. Always windy. Bad mosquitoes at night because of the nearby swamp. John is very long way away. Easy sand landing for canoes - but very shallow makes it hard to get fresh water from shore.