Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

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Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Nature preserve · Fall Lake

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Minnesota

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Highlights

Pristine waters, vast boreal forest, and remote canoe routes  

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Minnesota Get directions

fs.usda.gov
@sportsmenbwca

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Minnesota Get directions

+1 218 626 4300
fs.usda.gov
@sportsmenbwca

Features

wheelchair accessible entrance

Last updated

Oct 26, 2025

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Clinton Frank

Google
This place is absolutely beautiful! Being out in the wilderness with your friends is truly amazing! There is just something about being out in Gods Creation that makes everything seem peaceful. The campsites are nice and usually have a good area for tents. We saw some people along the way, but they were all very friendly. I would definitely recommend camping out there with your friends and family!

Leighton Dragert

Google
Beautiful place! Especially great if you want to get away and reset!

Andy White

Google
Really a great place to get away and disconnect from everything. Lots of great fishing, hiking, and exploring to be found throughout the BWCA. We can't wait to get back!

Jackson

Google
Incredible! Had an amazing trip up there, 8 days. 80 miles paddled. Bear trap river was tough, expect a bit of bushwhacking. Early September was tough for top water fishing, as all the fish moved deeper out.

Collin L

Google
A Minnesotan right of passage. Leave your problems at the shoreline and camp. Its rugged camping - if you haven't been before, find a friend that has and beg them to take you

Amanda Tozer

Google
Lockwood lodge had great complimentary towels and good bathrooms. Winchell lake great campsites, perfect tree for the bear bag, epic storm, and good swimming #767. Booked canoe trip for a week a year in advance.

Marcelle Alvernaz

Google
I feel in love with this whole area. Driving Gunflint Trail is a must. Take the dirt roads that run off it for some gorgeous lakes and hikes. Great camping. Best Kayaking. Can’t wait to go back and spend a whole summer there. Take plenty of repellent. You’ll see plenty of wildlife.

Clifford F

Google
I had an absolutely amazing experience at The Boundary Waters. We canoed in as a group to Wind Lake and camped there for the week. We explored the nearby lakes and even toughed out a pretty intense rain storm. It was fantastic! This is a great place and a wonderful experience for those willing to get off the beaten path.