The BWCAW contains over 1, miles of canoe routes, 12 hiking trails and over 2, designated campsites. This area was set aside in to preserve its primitive character and made a part of the National Wilderness Preservation System in with subsequent legislation in Wilderness offers freedom to those who wish to pursue an experience of expansive solitude, challenge and personal connection with nature.
The BWCAW allows visitors to canoe, portage and camp in the spirit of those travelers that came before them centuries ago. The BWCAW Act of added more acreage and specific management direction with the purpose to protect, manage, enhance and restore the area. Forest Service to help you plan a safe and successful trip, and learn more about the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area.
Forest Road - The Grade, will be closed at the east and west crossing of the Cascade River for construction. Please use alternate routes. On-line Reservations: Create a Recreation.
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Reserve only what you can use. Be Considerate of Others: No shows without cancellation are on the rise. Know where and when you are going before making a reservation. Permits are not transferable: Permit holder, alternates, entry date and entry point cannot be changed once the permit reservation is made. Only the permit holder or alternate permit holders specified at the time of reservation can pick up the permit photo I. Permits must be picked up on the entry date or one day prior.
