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Boundary
Waters Canoe Area Information
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Established
in 1978, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
(BWCAW) has changed little since the glaciers melted.
With over 1,500 miles of canoe routes, nearly 2,200
designated campsites, and more than 1,000 lakes and
streams waiting, the BWCAW draws thousands of visitors
each year. |
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BWCA
History |
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The Superior National
Forest's Boundary Waters Canoe Area is located within
the triangle which lies south of the Pigeon and
Rainy Rivers and extends southward to Lake Superior. |
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BWCA Entry Point
Map & Descriptions
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BWCA Entry Point Map & Descriptions for Overnight Paddle or Motor. |
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BWCA Wilderness Rules & Regulations |
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Entry Point and Entry
Date, Group Size, Toilet Facilities, etc. |
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BWCA Safety |
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Wilderness travel offers great personal
freedom, but also requires self-reliance and good judgment. |
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Travel Permits & Camping Regulations |
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A Travel Permit must be reserved for the BWCAW in the U.S. |
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Practicing 'Leave No Trace' |
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Plan your trip and
prepare. Pack it in, pack it out. |
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