I like campfires, and usually have a fire.

I don't like numerous firepits, or outrageously large fire pits.  Many pits, or large fire pit structures are part of my equation of a campsite that is "pounded."  

I try to leave a campsite better off than when I came, which often includes dismantling firepits if there are many on the site, and digging out all the ash/crap that accumulates in them over time.  I understand some may not think that is improving a campsite.  

I came upon a large site in the Woodland Caribou Park a few years ago that had about 7 fire pits!  Crazy!

The campsite lily problem is REALLY a disgusting problem in the QP, and I think the Park Sup't knows it.   I hope the TP exchange program they began this year (giving campers biodegradable TP in exchange for their TP when they check into the Park) will begin to solve this problem.  

While the BWCA sites get pounded just by sheer volume of use, my very unscientific observation is that QP sites on main travel routes are actually more trashed than in the BWCA...garbage, litter, etc.  The campsite on the island just off the Black Robe Portage in my mind is the poster site for a trashed site.  I've cleaned it up twice, but now just won't stay there.  

prouboy