Landing

Topography of under-water approach: Sand, silt, and gravel.

Impediments to disembarking from and/or unloading a canoe: Small landing area with small area for staging gear.

Topography to tent sites: Short but steep eroded pathway.

Landing at east end of 365m portage at Perly Dam ...

Campsite

Regular or low-maintenance: Regular

Size of open area: 8m x 8m.

Extent of tree cover: 0%, all tree cover is on the perimeter.

Degree of levelness: Level.

Number of tent sites: 4+.

North exposure: Trees.

East exposure: View of river.

South exposure: Trees.

West exposure: Trees.

General description: Flat site with a nice firepit. Located at the eastern end of the 365m portage at the Perly Dam so this could be a rather high traffic area. A very good one night stop after a long day.

Overall accessibility: Footing can be a little tricky when climbing up to campsite from landing.

Firepit ...

Levelled tenting area on north side of landing ...

Tenting area viewed from landing ...

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

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Submitted by Chris Taylor, January 12, 2019 .. visited August, 2018.