Biggar Lake Campsite #8
Campsite Location GPS - UTM location: N45° 56.694' W78° 55.327' North shore, 4th site from east end of lake. Landing Topography of under-water approach: Small rock and gravel. Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: Gear is unloaded onto an area of large roots, then carried a couple of meters to the site. Topography leading to tent sites: A short carry up a slight rise over large roots.
Campsite Regular or low-maintenance: Regular Size of open ground area: 15 x 7 meters. Extent of tree cover: 80%. Degree of levelness: Slopes toward the lake. Number of tent sites: 4 to 5. North exposure: Trees. East exposure: Trees. South exposure: Lake. West exposure: Trees. General description: Significant tree cover, but still an open and uncluttered site. 3 distinct tent pads, but there are many setup options for 4 -5 tents. Good drainage because of the slope of the site. Overall accessibility: The tree roots at the loading area can cause issues with access to the site. The site itself is relatively smooth with very few obstacles present.
Thanks to Jeffrey McMurtrie of Maps By Jeff for supplying the base map. Submitted by: Chris Taylor .. Visited May, 2015 .. Submission October 18th, 2015 |