I also agree that the campsite on the big island is the way to go for a large group. Less traffic on the north part of the lake; most people pass through from Cecil or Tuck on the way to Moose Bay or Bart (or the other way). Beautiful clear water lake, I often spend the last night (sometimes first night) of my trips on Robinson and have quite often had it to myself. One of the finest exit lakes in the park (through Moose Bay to Mudro, have also done it through Kett to Moose Lake but that is not recommended). McIntyre Creek route to McIntyre and back through Cecil would be a fun unburdened day trip. Another good day trip would be through Kett to Tuck and back through Cecil (beautiful route!). Also possible to visit Ted through the unmarked and largely untracked "cooler" portage along the stream to "Little Ted".

Photo is looking north to the island that holds the big camp.

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8 people, 4 canoes, your only as fast as the slowest paddler/portager, that MIGHT be the toughest 14 miles you ever traveled. 

goblu79 wrote on Feb 9^th, 2019 at 11:14pm:


I have NEVER been that way but looking at the route, I think it would greatly depend on how fast you move as a group and how efficient you portage.

I travel solo, did my FUBAR trip at 69 and made pretty decent time. 14 miles just paddling is one thing, multiple portages in something else entirely.

Then again you might have a crew that is up for the challenge? I just wouldn't plan it as a MUST get out that day trip?

You guys have been super helpful. This bunch will have it's first meeting to discuss the trip in a few weeks and I feel like I can adequately describe the options. It's nice to have access to the collective wisdom of this place!

The way to do it is to enter at PP do a tow to the Back bay portage to Pipestone bay. Have a Basswood River permit. Follow to Moose bay. On the exit, don’t plan to camp in bwca. The outfitters doing the tow will here the permit.