BWCA, Boundary Waters, Canoe, Quetico
Slide background

Let the Adventure Begin

> Start Planning Your Trip Now

Portaging the Cruiser

by Hans Solo

Slide background

Great Trip Memories

> Join the online community

White Otter

by OnePaddleShort

Slide background

Unique Landscapes

> Map Your Trip

Fall Bog

by MoosePlums

BWCA Information!

Permits for 2024 are required through September and are available on a first come, first served basis. 2025 permits are project to be available starting at 9 A.M. on Wed. January 29th, 2025. Contact an outfitter to book your trip or read more about permitting for self-outfitted trips at permit information site. Visit the trip planning messageboard to discuss trip ideas with bwca.com members. Sign-up as a member to receive newsletters and updates.

Member Signup

Boundary Waters Canoe Area  Information Resource

A Virtual Entry Point into the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) This site is dedicated to the sharing of information and experiences about the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and Quetico Park for canoe, camping, and outdoor enthusiasts.


Photo Contest

Enter our monthly Boundary Waters/Quetico Park photo and trip report contests! Share your photos and trip reports with other BWCA enthusiasts.

View Winners

Gear Guide

The new and growing gear & business guide! A growing list of products, companies, and services of interest to BWCA & Quetico area adventurers.

View Guides


Trip Reports

Publish and View Boundary Waters Trip Reports. a great way to share your Boundary Waters paddling, hiking, and camping experiences.

View Reports


BWCA Maps

View Boundary Waters maps starting at entry points or at a certain lake. Campsite locations are marked you can traverse maps with directional arrows.

View Maps


Sawbill Canoe Outfitters

Outfitters are your source for permits, planning, canoe & gear rental, and most everything you need to have a successful trip.

View

East Bay Suites

There are many types of lodging to support one night stays to week long northwoods vacations.

View


Cooke Custom Sewing (CCS)

Check out the new and growing gear and business guide! The guide is a growing list of products, companies, and services of interest to BWCA and Quetico area adventurers.

View