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We are a Boundary Waters canoe trip outfitter, Quetico outfitter, and guide service in Ely, Minnesota. This Boundary Waters blog shares photos, stories, humor, skills, and naturalist insights from guiding in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).

Most entries are from our founder and head guide, Jason Zabokrtsky. He is the Boundary Waters Blogger.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Inventory of Closed BWCAW Campsites in Area Impacted by Pagami Creek Fire for Start of 2012

The US Forest Service provided the following information on campsite changes for the start of the 2012 paddling season:

Some BWCAW lakes and rivers will have fewer campsites open for use as a result of the Pagami Creek Fire. Forest Service crews will be opening most impacted campsites early in the 2012 season. However, some campsites will remain closed until wilderness crews can address erosion and safety concerns.  And, some campsites may remain closed for several seasons. Please be aware if you plan to camp on the following waterways that some campsites will be closed and you may have to travel further to find an available site. Maps showing the campsites that are currently closed can be found on the Superior National Forest website, and will be updated regularly as campsites are opened.

Ely Outfitting Company and Boundary Waters Guide Service will also identify impacted campsites on the massive write-on map wall in our outfitting shop so guests can easily determine campsite availability if they choose to travel in the small percentage of the BWCA impacted by the burn.
 
Lake
Campsites Before Pagami
Campsites that will be available for the beginning of the 2012 season
One
12
12
Two
12
12
Three
17
12
Four
16
8
Hudson
12
3
Insula
46
33
Horseshoe
4
1
Brewis
1
0
North Wilder
2
0
South Wilder
2
0
Harbor
2
0
Clearwater
4
4
Gull
5
3
Pietro
4
3
Hudson Pond
1
0
Baskatong
2
0
Bog
4
1
Isabella Lake
11
7
Isabella River
8
2
Island River
3
0
Kawasachong
4
2
Quadga
4
0
Rice
2
0

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