Landing

Topography of under-water approach: Gradual shallowing.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: None - smooth, small gravel beach.

Topography to tent sites: Steep, highly eroding bank - likely a 10 meter elevation gain.

Upstream half of the canoe landing ...

Downstream half of the canoe landing ...

Downstream half of the canoe landing ...

Campsite

Regular or low-maintenance: Regular

Size of open area: 6 meters by about 12 meters, narrowing at end near firepit.

Extent of tree cover: 30% covered. Although surrounded by trees, above is quite open.

Degree of levelness: Generally level, slight gradient.

Number of tent sites: At least two large ones.

North exposure: Protected.

East exposure: Protected.

South exposure: Slight exposure.

West exposure: Significant exposure.

Firepit area ...

Tentsite area ...

Old roadbed area ...

Back down to the landing ...

General description: This is likely a travel-through site for a one-night stay on your way up or down the river and is quite suitable for that. The view is attractive, but not breathtaking. And, the setting is quite serene. It is a simple, compact site with everything, including the thunderbox, within sight. We had to go east through a short trail to find a tree suitable for hanging food bags but, other than that, everything is at hand. It is not a great site for a large group - the landing area is small and the fire pit is also. But at the end of a long day, this will do fine to lay down a bag and curl up for an evening.

Overall accessibility: Average - steep hill makes it a little more difficult than most.

Plumb Creek Junction Reservation Area (#519) ...

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