US Forest ServiceFreeSuperior National Forest
Boundary Waters BWCAW Camp MN
Ely, Minnesota, Minnesota1,467 ft🗓 May–Oct
About this site
Permit canoe wilderness camping in the BWCA in Superior NF. 1,000+ lakes, loons, moose, wolves — no motors.
Peak season temperatures
71°F
Avg high
53°F
Avg low
Verified historical climate data for this campsite location.
Wildlife in the area
Research-grade verified observations from iNaturalist near this campsite.
Eastern Virginia OpossumAmerican MartenCommon RavenAmerican Black BearGray WolfNorthern Short-tailed Shrew
Activities
CanoeingFishingWildlife ViewingPortaging
Amenities
Canoe LandingBear BoxWilderness Permit Required
Site types
Canoe CampBackpackTent
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Quick facts
- Land manager
- US Forest Service
- Managing unit
- Superior National Forest
- Fee
- Free — no reservation
- Season
- May–Oct
- Elevation
- 1,467 ft
- Peak temps
- 53°–71°F
- Rating
- 4.9 (156)
- Coordinates
- 47.9034, -91.8534
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First come, first served. No reservation system. Verify current conditions and fire restrictions with the land manager before visiting.
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