Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: I won the lottery, now I need accommodations
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Kendis |
My wife and I won a spot in the Moose Lake (Entry Point 25) lottery for summer 2018. I know the "official" results of the lottery will not be released until the 24th, but Recreation.gov charged my credit card the cost of two adult user fees a few days ago so it would seem we're winners. I need to make arrangements for accommodations the night before we put in. Looks like both Williams & Hall and La Tourell's have facilities on the Moose Lake shoreline. Do you have any feedback on either of these two companies? We are looking for: (1) Sleeping space for two people. Prefer separate accommodations and bathroom space from other people, but not a dealbreaker. (2) A safe place to park our car for several nights. Somewhat related, any thoughts on the safety and/or etiquette of leaving your canoe tied down on your car overnight the night before the start of the trip? |
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cowdoc |
Latourells should be similar. Both are well respected establishments. |
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bwcadan |
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Goldenbadger |
bwcadan: "Check with your chosen outfitter in advance of your stay concerning leaving your car on their property. This curtesy is NOT a given with your reservation and I have had to transfer the car to the public landing parking lot before leaving on trip." Wow. That's kind of a bum deal. Maybe they just don't have the space, but still... CBO does let you leave your car there. |
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bhouse46 |
Congrats on your win, where you headed? |
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Kendis |
bhouse46: "I have stayed at other outfitters on Moose in the past and will voucher for safety of your vehicle and gear, especially overnight. Most have a range from bunkhouse to cabins and I expect will be filling up fast if not already booked. The websites often have photos of accommodations. We are going from Moose northwest through Wind to Basswood, then northeast through Basswood to Sucker, then southwest from Sucker through Newfound back to Moose. The trip is a loop, nothing too challenging for our first BWCA trip in a looooong time. Five days, four nights, probably spending nights 1 and 2 at the same campsite on Basswood. Perhaps night 3 as well depending on how we're feeling. We won't be able to make our accommodations reservation until the official lottery results are released on the 24th. Our first choice and alternate choice dates are one day apart, in mid-July. |
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QueticoMike |
Have fun on your trip! |
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Kendis |
cowdoc: "W & H has very nice bunks.....your own room. Bathroom is shared but is a large "locker room" type with stalls and individual showers. Safe parking lot imo and your canoe will be safe. I am in the process of making a reservation with Williams and Hall. CBO is considerably farther south along Moose Lake than W&H and I didn't want to spend the extra time on Moose the first day (nor did I want to purchase a tow). La Tourell's told me that they only offered overnight accommodations to people who also purchase other services from them. We have all our own gear so we had no need for outfitting services. Thanks to everyone who provided your input. |
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QueticoMike |
Kendis: "cowdoc: "W & H has very nice bunks.....your own room. Bathroom is shared but is a large "locker room" type with stalls and individual showers. Safe parking lot imo and your canoe will be safe. If you have any questions about anything once you get there, ask to talk to Dave. Dave also knows a lot about fishing in that area as well if you are interested in such things he can point you in the right direction. Tell him you know QueticoMike :) Good luck on your trip! |
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Goldenbadger |
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Savage Voyageur |
The men’s/ladies bathrooms and showers are in a separate building but always clean. Car parking has never been a problem for us. Lighted lot for security. When we first get to LaTourells we unload our canoes and put down by the lodge that is right on Moose Lake. That way they are ready to go in the morning for the tow boat or paddle. Very safe area, and never had a problem. It’s very quiet after the sun goes down. |