![]() ![]() You must take out all of your trash with you, and leave ca mpsites better than you found them. Principle 7: Be Considerate of Other Visitors Principle 5: Minimize Campfire Impacts (Use USFS Fire Grates) Principle 2: Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces (BWCA Designated Campsites) It is really important to follow LEAVE NO TRACE principles when in the Wilderness. Williams and Hall Outfitters (Ely - Moose Lake)Ĭheck out more Boundary Waters Business supporters here. Rockwood Lodge and Outfitters (Gunflint Trail) Lodge of Whispering Pines (Ely - Echo Trail) Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters (Gunflint Trail) Northern MN Boundary Waters Business Coalition members that can help you plan & outfit your canoe trips:Ĭlearwater Historic Lodge & Canoe Outfitters (Gunflint Trail)Įly Outfitting Company & Boundary Waters Guide Service (Ely) And again, any of the outfitters mentioned below can help plan your meals and even provide pre-packed meals for you! A crowd favorite can be steak (season and freeze them and they’re thawed by the time you set up your first camp) and potatoes with green beans as an example. Get creative and try to mix it up! Pro-tip, that first night out you’ll probably travel the most and expend the most energy - plan a good hearty meal even with some fresh foods that won’t spoil in a day. Adding in tortillas for sandwich wraps, fish tacos, quesadillas, peanut butter wraps, breakfast burritos and more is a good compact source of a versatile food. Most people bring along an assortment of dried foods: pasta, fruits, energy bars, pancake mixes, etc. You’ll need to plan ahead for your meals as you can’t just head to the grocery store if you’re hungry! You also can’t bring most cans or glass bottles - so plan accordingly. It’s a great route-planning tool (and many outfitters use it too!) You can see photos of a few of the campsites and see how long it will take you to paddle a certain lake and more! Depending on what permits are available you can choose whether you want to go into the Wilderness via entry points along the Gunflint Trail or Echo Trail and more. There are multiple “gateways” to the Wilderness, including Ely, Tofte and Grand Marais. Any outfitter can help you decide which entry point is the right one for your group! Do you have specific goals or interests?ĭo you want to go fishing? See waterfalls or pictographs? Want to be far away from people? Do you want to basecamp or travel a route or loop? See wildlife? An outfitter can help you pick a perfect route to fit most of your interests. Depending on skill or experience levels of your trip participants you can choose an entry point that either starts off right at the water’s edge or is a portage from the parking lot to the first lake or river. Also take into account the fitness level, age and experience of your group when choosing your route. The maximum group size is 9 people and 4 watercraft. In late September, you’ll have no bugs, get to see the leaves changing, but also a small chance for snow (it happens!) Who is coming with you? In July, there will likely be more mosquitos but you can swim! In August, It’s usually more dry, so less bugs, less muddy portages, but still warm enough for swimming. In May, you’ll have fewer bugs, but the water can be cold and won’t be great for swimming. Learn more and reserve your permit here!ĭifferent seasons bring different delights and challenges in the Boundary Waters. Permit quota season goes from May 1 - September 30, so you will have to reserve an overnight permit during this time. Here are a few questions to think about when starting to plan your trip: When are you going? We recommend reaching out to an outfitter or guide service to help you plan the best possible trip. ![]() Many outfitting businesses provide route and trip planning options as well as gear rental, guiding services, and even lodging before and after your camping trip. The Boundary Waters region are the homelands of the Anishinaabe people.* Are you interested in planning a canoe trip but are not sure where to start? Outdoor recreationalists from around the world seek out the Boundary Waters for paddling, fishing, hunting, hiking, camping, observing wildlife and enjoying the incredible scenery. It has 1,200 miles of canoe and kayak routes, 237.5 miles of overnight hiking trails and 2,000 designated campsites. It consists of 1.1 million acres of interconnected waterways, uninterrupted forests and diverse wildlife. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is America’s most visited wilderness. ![]()
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