Woodland Caribou Pond Camp

With all the recent rain it was very muddy and there were no good places to put our tents. However, it is a back woods camp spot far north on the trail, so use and maintenance of this site is probably not as high as other camps. That aside, the fire ring and benches were nice, the woodlands pond was beautiful, and the creek nearby made peaceful babbling sounds all night. Overall, we enjoyed this stop along the Superior Hiking Trail.

We didn't stay here but wanted to write a review for future hikers. Only 1 somewhat level spot for a tent right where the trail comes into camp, otherwise not level at all, maybe 2 hammocks. Bugs weren't too bad. Water source is from the beaver pond, which is where you will get lots of firewood from. The camp sign as sitting on top of a log. Also sort of a tough corner to stay on trail as it is overgrown. As we sat for lunch a group of NOBO scouts came into camp thinking the trail went through and out onto the beaver dam, which it doesn't. It takes going NOBO a sharp right turn, and not left into camp. Needs a post to put signage on.

The camp is left undisturbed from the fire pit to the pond but the entrance has taken a large hit from logging, leaving the area more difficult to camp in. From my observations, the site lacked room for tents but hammocks can work. The large roadway created from the logging may be obtrusive to some. This is 2018.

Nice camp location. Beaver pond for water access. There have been trees felled along the trail recently, so markings are lacking. Unfortunately, someone decided to tag a tree with Kiki at the camp.

There is a new sign and the fallen trees have been cleared from the trail between this campsite and Jackson Road. May 2019.