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There's no getting around it. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(BWCAW) is a sensational area for those seeking a boating experience
in a large chunk of wild backcountry. There are over 1,000 lakes
and streams, comprising 190,000 acres of surface water within
the 1 million acre BWCAW! Within that system, there are 1,200
miles of fantastic canoe routes which could take a lifetime to
properly explore. Over 75% of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
is motor free, leaving ample opportunities for those who wish
to avoid motors and for those who wish to use a motorized boat.
Motorized areas are usually found in the large border lakes such
as Snowbank and Moose.
We've assembled a few entry point lakes for you
along the Fernberg Road in the BWCAW so you can get a feel for
the kind of experience you are striving for. We will be adding
more in the future, but for now focusing on the most popular section
of the BWCAW.
Fall
Lake
Lake
One
Moose
Lake
Ojibway
Lake
Snowbank
Lake
Tofte
Lake/Wood Lake
Most
people don't have canoes. There are numerous places around Ely
in which you can rent canoes, some with better prices and service
than others. We are currently working with several area outfitters
to provide Parkcamper discounts to those who rent gear and canoes
through this site. A note will be posted here and in the lodging
section once this is done.
Please remember that boating can be dangerous. There are numerous
risks such as lightning, wind storms, drowning, rapids, hidden
reefs and so forth. Routes should be carefully planned using detailed
topographic maps. If you aren't used to canoeing, definitely get
some practice in before setting out into a rugged wilderness like
the BWCAW. Always wear a life jacket when on the water.
Some useful items for Boundary
Waters boating such
as kayaks, life vests, sunglasses, camp chairs and other items
can be found at our
partner site.
A few popular canoe routes in the BWCAW:
Moose Lake to Lake
One, Moose Lake to Snowbank Lake, Kawishiwi River Area, Brule
Lake Loop,Long Island Lake Loop, Rose Lake Border Route, Ham Lake
to Poplar Lake, Lake One To Snowbank, Mudro To Nina Moose, Seagull
Lake to Saganaga Lake, Gunflint Lake to Saganaga Lake, Round Lake
to Seagull Lake, Frost River Loop,Tuscarora West Route.
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