It rained overnight so the ground was damp in the morning. Again, with the urge to see what was around the next corner and over the next hill, we decided to move on to the next campground, Nunatuk, about 25 km down the road.
The road remained a decent gravel road, but it narrowed considerably. We also had to watch for overhead obstructions and a couple of times branches had to be cleared from the road.
Gravel road between Tatchun Lake and Nunatuk Yukon Gov't campgrounds
Sign marking entrance to Nunatuk Yukon Gov't campground
The campsites at Nunatuk were high above the lake on a loop road. There was no view of the lake from any of the sites. We drove down to the lake and discovered many other campers had the same idea. Motorhomes and fifth wheels (all with Yukon license plates) were camped in a long line along the lake edge near the boat launch. We were not surprised to see the locals enjoying the long Canada Day weekend.
After a quick debate, we decided to try our luck at Frenchman Lake, 8 km further. The road continued in the same condition ... good gravel.
Frenchman Lake also had a handful of local families camped in an open area. We lucked out as there was a very nice lakeside site.
Once again the canoe came off the rack and Steve headed out for some fishing, although the lake was a bit choppy.
Frenchman Lake was a bit windy when we arrived
Into the evening, the skies cleared and the lake started to calm down. The sun shone late into the night, and the campfire did not seem to be the same in daylight.
Campsite at Frenchman Lake at 10:30 in the evening
Campsite at Frenchman Lake at 10:30 in the evening
The long daylight hours and clear skies provided a nice sunset at Frenchman
Lake.
The calmer water and tree-line provided for good photos.
Sun setting at 11:15 p.m. on Frenchman Lake
Frenchman Lake at 11:30 p.m.
The clear night meant some chill in the air, which the campfire eased. We are staying up later and later each night as our bodies adjust to the daylight hours. It seems unnatural to go to bed when the sun is still shining!