Campfire Restrictions in the Boundary Waters


 

SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST RESTRICTIONS ON CAMPFIRES

Visitor Use Restrictions and Closures

Update: 9/3/08

The decision was made at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 3, 2008, to lift current restrictions and to allow the use of campfires, charcoal, and wood-burning camp stoves in the blowdown area in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) at any time of the day. At the same time the Border Route Trail system and the Kekekabic Trail will re-open for public use.

A combination of recent precipitation, cooler temperatures, and shorter days has reduced the potential for human-caused fires. The outlook is for a continuing trend with chances of rain every few days now for the next 7-10 days.

Visitors are still urged to use care with campfires, and as always, they are encouraged to use gas or propane cook stoves to reduce impacts to the Wilderness.

Map of BWCA Blowdown Area(PDF)

Cook County Map (PDF)

Lake County Map (PDF)

Lake List (PDF)

Click here for current closures
 

Current Fire Danger

Entry Point Closures Due to the Ham Lake Fire

 

Useful Links for the Boundary Waters
Permit Issuing Stations	Rules and Regulations
Restrictions	Entry Points
Remote Border Crossing Permits	Quetico Permits
www.BWCAFire.com	www.HamLakeFire.com
BWCA Map Links
BWCA Lake Finder Online Maps	Maps for Sale
Cross Country Ski  Trail Maps	Minnesota Travel Direction Map
Hiking Trail Maps	Ely Area BWCA Map