What does BWCA stand for?
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What does BWCA stand for?
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
| Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness | |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,090,000 acres (4,400 km2) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Visitors | 105,000 (in 2015) |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
How do I plan a BWCA trip?
Boundary Waters & Quetico – Planning and Gear Information
- Pick an entry point and plan a route you will take.
- Reserve a permit for the BWCA and/or the Quetico Park.
- Make your travel reservations for arrival and departure.
- Obtain any licenses you need for your watercraft or to fish.
Do you need a permit for BWCA?
A permit is always required to enter the BWCA Wilderness: Visitors taking an overnight trip (paddle, motor, or hiking) or a motorized day trip into the BWCAW from May 1 – September 30 are required to obtain a quota permit. For information about reserving quota permits, please visit recreation.gov.
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.
How many people go to the boundary waters each year?
The BWCAW contains the largest contiguous areas of uncut forest remaining in the eastern United States. The BWCAW is the most heavily used wilderness in the country with approximately 250,000 visitors annually.
What is the best time to go to the 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.
How bad are the mosquitoes in Boundary Waters?
Most of the time they are no worse than sitting in your own backyard having a barbecue. Except, of course, you can’t run into the house in the Boundary Waters. If you come early in the season, from ice-out through Memorial Day, you are generally safe because the mosquitoes have not hatched yet.
Can I add people to a BWCA permit?
A BWCAW permit allows a group of up to 9 people and 4 watercraft to enter the wilderness.
How much do BWCA permits cost?
Seasonal Fee Card Costs per Person: Adult – $64.00; Child/Youth 0-17 – $32.00; Interagency Senior/Access Pass Holders – $32.00; Interagency Youth/Access Pass Holders – $16.00.
Can I carry a gun in BWCA?
Guns are allowed in the BWCA, but NOT needed.
Can I have a campfire in BWCA?
Campfires are banned in the BWCA, and paddlers and hikers will need to carefully use camp stoves. Elsewhere in the Superior National Forest, campfires are allowed only in Forest Service-installed fire structures in developed fee campgrounds.