we took in a couple last summer. They were VERY cautious and nervous. They had never been paddling and had obviously never "camped" outside of a canadian tire style drive into a 15x15 lot in a provincial park with your car beside you.

A few key things I took into this trip:
- small water so wind wouldn't be as big as an issue as it could be on bigger water
- close to put in incase of emergency to get out
- possibly still within cell range

But I wanted to give them the best experience I could. This meant atleast a small portage to get atleast somewhat "remote" if not by distance atleast by feel.

We put in #4 Rain Lake and went down the lake and portaged to Sawyer and stayed there for two nights. It actually was a perfect trip. Although to me it felt like it wasn't even time yet for a snack break, we had reached our destination. The lake was great, we were swimming all day. I got a leech on my foot lol. At the end of it all, they both said what an amazing time they had and how they can't wait to go next year on a bigger trip.

I brought my canoe and we rented a canoe for them in Kearney, so we got to avoid the whole show at Canoe etc. 

I take this approach with whoever new we are going in with. I ask what they want to accomplish and what will make them feel safe. Then assess their skillset and plan something to fit so everyone has a good time. If someone is pushed too hard, is miserable, is not comfortable, they likely wont return. 

I could be so wrong here but could definitely be one of the north bays on burnt island

Thanks for the intel.   Last year spring came early.
What’s anyone’s guess for ice out/ opening date this year based on the winter we have had?

fantastic report! Cant wait until I can bring the next gen into the park with me.

*** is with the weather today and tomorrow? 30 degrees?
Rain for a few days and then back to normal mid teen highs next week. Am I going to get absolutely worked going in on Wednesday 18th?

*googles nobugzone tent*....
 

I have done 3 in mazda 3 many times, have had to restrap canoe as well. Its bumpy. Take your time, its far from a paved road

I echo above, tim blows out big time when the dam gets jammed, we saw cars stranded, you really need something a size up to consider tim if the weather is anything but calm and sunny
 

I know the original question has since been answered but maybe helpful for anyone reading this that I have put my slogg115 through 7-8 trips now and it has been fantastic and no issues at all, and I haul on the straps pretty good sometimes. Never had water in. No issues with leaks, holes, wearing, etc. 

I can confirm I had this booked the other weekend and cancelled in advance. I spoke with the park and they said it will be closed for some time for rejuvenation. I was pumped to get this site booked and then it sucked it was closed but atleast we knew in advance and planned a new trip instead. I support closing it for what is necessary.