If I were to get a late start into Prairie Portage, what is the latest a tow would leave from LaTourell's to make it to the Ranger Station in time? It appears there are many camps around the station and on our route. I would consider a late start on the day I arrive versus an early start the next day.

Also, what is your favorite lake in the area for sightseeing?

Have a great day,

JP!

If you're starting late, just paddle.

quote old_salt: "If you're starting late, just paddle."

It only takes from 80-100 minutes paddling.
If you have 4 hours Burke lake is very doable depending on the bailey bay winds?

I'm not sure if this helps but going into the Q through PP, and with long drive from Chicago area, I'll enter Moose later in day and camp on Sucker or Birch for early Q entry. If you want to enter the Q on that later in the day entry at Moose, I'd agree that Burke or Sunday is possible, with Inlet Bay, Green Island, or even the first couple of sites on Birch - 1A2 being a several times favorite of mine. Desperate to put some distance from PP, there is always Poacher. And North Bay is maybe 4 hours and lots of sites.

Is the ranger station open late? Thank you for the feedback!

Nope,but now is the season of Self registration. When you going?

You can't beat calling the office. They are very helpful and friendly, and are known to make special arrangements.

I agree with Bill Conner that you might be better off camping on the american side and crossing prairie portage in the morning. The afternoon winds can be a killer once you cross, and most of the close in sites are often occupied.