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jayskiko

08/16/2023 11:01AM

So I'm trying to decide if I bring my hammock this year; tempted to jump back to my tent and pad... As the only one in my group using a hammock, I tend to feel my options are limited compared to the others. For an upcoming trip, we have the following campsites targeted:

Tuscarora: 519, 520, 516, 542
Crooked Lake: 513, 510*
Mora: 527
Little Sag: 821, 812, 813, 819*, 820, 814, 534, 531
Gillis: 507, 503*, 505*

Anyone know if these are solid for hammocks? From what I can tell, the sites with * mention hammock tree potentials. What are the groups thought?

Thanks.

YardstickAngler

09/06/2023 10:06AM

Nearly all BWCA sites that haven’t been badly burnt are suitable for hammocks. Especially if you’re the only one hanging. Do it!

Cricket67

09/06/2023 05:30PM

YardstickAngler: "Nearly all BWCA sites that haven’t been badly burnt are suitable for hammocks. Especially if you’re the only one hanging. Do it!"

With a little looking you can find maps that shows areas that have burned. Most of your route is good, but there are a few sites on the north end of Little Sag and north side of Gillis that were part of the 2006 Cavity Lake fire. However, in my experience there are sometimes hammocks spots even in campsites that have burnt.

Another consideration is how many are in your group? If it is a larger group that needs a number of tents that can take away some good hammock spots (many of the good hammock spots are across tent pads). Also, are you talking about peak summer season or shoulder season? If the former, you may not have many campsites to choose from but if the later you can keep moving until you find a site that works.