32 - South Kawishiwi River
Permits Available:
2
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
Kawishiwi - 21 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 2 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a 140-rod portage to the river.
- Latitude: 47.84194 Longitude: -91.66324
- Approx. Directions
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Permits
Permit reservations must be made for overnight camping or day use motor in the BWCA. You can make permit reservations through an outfitter or directly. Day use permits for paddling are available at the entry point and do not require a reservation or a fee.
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Outfitting/Gear Rental
View OutfittersTrip Reports - South Kawishiwi River
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Kawishiwi Triangle | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| May 2022 South Kawishiwi River | Paddling Canoe | 10 Days |
| Sept/ Oct 7-day Trip - YouTube Slide Show - South Kawishiwi Entry | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Kawishiwi River Triangle | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| 2 weeks of reality in the time of COVID | Paddling Canoe | 14 Days |
| BWCA 101 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Kids on Kawishiwi | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Base camping the Kawishiwi Triangle, August 2018 | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Father and Son BWCA trip | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| First Time in the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| First Trip to the BWCA | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| The Calm Between the Storms | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| How to Destroy an Aluminum Canoe | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| S Kawishiwi - September 2013 | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Mid September 2013 on #32 S. Kawishiwi River | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 32 - South Kawishiwi River
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kawishiwi Campsite Rapids strategy | Trip Planning Forum | 08-09-2024 | 08-08-2024 |
| South Kawishiwi Fishing | Fishing Forum | 05-21-2024 | 05-18-2024 |
| Postponed opening for Birch Lake, Fall Lake, Fenske Lake and South Kawishiwi Campgrounds | Trip Planning Forum | 05-02-2023 | 05-01-2023 |
| South Kawishiwi river | Trip Planning Forum | 06-09-2022 | 05-27-2022 |
| South Kawishiwi river | Trip Planning Forum | 05-09-2022 | 05-09-2022 |
| Soloing from EP32 South Kawishiwi Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 09-08-2021 | 09-06-2021 |
| Fishing South Kawishiwi River | Fishing Forum | 07-20-2021 | 07-01-2021 |
| EP 32 South Kawishiwi River or EP 33 Little Gabbro. How's the wind? | Trip Planning Forum | 10-21-2020 | 10-11-2020 |
| EP32 S. Kawishiwi River to Lake Four | Trip Planning Forum | 09-17-2020 | 09-10-2020 |
| EP 32 - South Kawishiwi River | Trip Planning Forum | 06-22-2020 | 06-16-2020 |