Big Porcupine Lake Campsite #2
Landing Topography of under-water approach: Moderate rounded slabs with smaller rocks about. There's a soft landing area to the east. Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: Rocks could be slippery if wet. Adjacent rock slabs good for holding gear. Topography to tent sites: 12' rise to actual firepit area, which is located close to and overlooking the water.
Campsite Campsite maintenance: regular Size of open area: 100' x 70'. Extent of tree cover: Firepit area has no appreciable cover. Tent area has about 50% cover. Degree of levelness: The firepit area is quite level. Tentsite area has some slight undulations. Number of level tent sites: No more than three two person tents .. close together! Thunderbox is well to the rear. North exposure: Protected from the north winds by intervening trees. East exposure: Some blockage of east winds by some trees. South exposure: Open to the south. West exposure: Protected from west wind by forest.
General description: Good for small group, limited tent capacity is located somewhat close to the firepit area. Good mid-day sun. However, no late afternoon sun or sunsets. Overall accessibility: Requires some climbing up from the landing. Thanks to Jeffrey McMurtrie of Maps By Jeff for supplying the base map. Submission March, 2012 by Barry Bridgeford .. visited July, 2011 |