Landing

Topography of under-water approach: Gradual gradient from deep to shallow.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: None, although it is a confined landing.

Topography to tent sites: Short, steep riverbank of perhaps 2-3 meters in height with good footing.

Approaching from upstream, showing the site as you round the bend in the river approaching from upstream ...

This shows the small landing site and the short bank to ascend to the campsite above ...

Campsite

Regular or low-maintenance: Regular

Size of open area: Approximately 8 meters by 10 meters, kidney shaped.

Extent of tree cover: Roughly 60-70%, with some dappled sunlight making it through the canopy.

Degree of levelness: Quite level.

Number of tent sites: One good one, a couple other options.

North exposure: Protected by forest.

East exposure: Exposed to winds from over the river meadow.

South exposure: Somewhat protected.

West exposure: Fully protected by forest behind.

Firepit and surrounds ...

View out from the firepit .. over the river and to the distant hillside ...

Single large tenting spot .. with other tent sites being feasible around the area. ...

General description: A pleasant site for a stop, but not one that offers much of interest in the immediate vicinity. You can fish from the front steps and enjoy a shore lunch from the spectacular view of the broad river valley. However, the remainder of the site shows remnants of tree-fall damage and has a haphazard feel. The thunderbox is a short walk west into the woods. Two unique seats are carved into the trunk of an enormous white pine that was brought down right across the site.

Overall accessibility: Beyond the rise up from the river, good.

View from the porch .. showing the spectacular view out the front door. Likely trout infested waters. ...

Long Marsh Reservation Area (#518) ...

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Submitted by Joe Zaleski, October, 2013 .. visited October, 2013.