Can you camp anywhere in the BWCA?
TRAVEL PERMITS You must enter the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) at the entry point and on the date shown on your permit. You may not exceed this limit at any time or anywhere (on water, portages, or campsites) in the BWCAW.
Where can I camp in Boundary Waters?
BWCA Campsites
- Alder Lake. Daniel’s Lake Campsites. Duncan Lake.
- Canoe, Crystal and Pierz Lakes. Horseshoe Lake Campsites. East Pike Lake Campsites.
- Caribou Lake(East) Campsites. John Lake Campsites. Pine Lake Campsites.
- Caribou Lake(West) Campsites. Little Trout and Ram Lakes.
- Clearwater Lake Campsites. Mountain Lake Campsites.
Is the BWCA open for camping?
Yes – Voyageurs National Park is open for day use, overnight tent camping and houseboat mooring sites. National Park Service tour boat programs are operating, visitor centers are operating ‘virtually’ and some buildings may remain closed.
Can you carry a gun in the BWCA?
Q: Are handguns allowed in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)? A: The BWCAW falls under the management of the U.S. Forest Service. There are no specific prohibitions in place preventing the carrying of a handgun or long gun in the wilderness area.
When should I go to Boundary Waters?
The most popular time to travel in the Boundary Waters is during the open water seasons from early May until late October. In a typical year the ice breaks up on large lakes in early May, and by late October it has already returned to the smaller lakes. In theory the canoeing season extends from ice-out to ice-in.
Where are motors allowed in BWCA?
Motor-powered watercraft are permitted only on the following designated lakes. All other lakes or portions of lakes within the BWCAW are paddle only. Motors may not be used or be in possession on any paddle-only lake.
