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Benezie Lake

Kawishiwi Ranger District

BENEZIE LAKE CAMPSITES:
Campsite 1 (#2247): The western campsite on this lake
Campsite 2 (#2248): The eastern campsite on this lake

The lakes name may be derived from the Ojibwe word 'binesi (na)', which means raptor (such as a hawk or eagle) or perhaps thunderbird.

The western campsite on this lake is quite poor. The eastern campsite is just 'OK'. Both of the campsites on Becoosin Lake (just to the west down the hiking trail) are better than what you'll find on Benezie Lake.

One reason to stay on this lake is that the fishing is better. Benezie Lake contains some decent northern pike. There are only yellow perch in Becoosin Lake.

Blowdown from recent windstorms is extensive around Benezie Lake.

Benezie Lake is fed by surrounding wetlands. The lake flows out to the east into Drumstick Creek, which is in the Drag Lake Primitive Management Area.

Exploring Benezie Lake

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View to the southeast from the Newfound Lake portage landing.

Paddling around the entire perimeter of Skull Lake in a clockwise direction.

Route Connections for Benezie Lake

Benezie Lake is only accessible from the Benezie-Becoosin Loop Trail.

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