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05/22/2019 01:42PM
Hey guys. I have reached out on this forum a few times and man I must say that I really appreciate all the feedback that everyone has given me. I am looking for advice on a base camp trip. This will be my first trip. I will have my newborn (3 months) + my wife. I am looking for an outfitter to maybe motor us out to a point and then a short traveling distance to get to our base camp. If you asked me what my goals are I would say that I want to: 1. Base camp for two nights, 2. be able to fish (smallies, and walleyes) so I can cook dinner for my wife, 3. Keep the traveling to a minimum because I will have the newborn and my wife who isn't the most outdoorsy person. I have to make it as comfortable as possible to be able to convince her to come back next year.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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05/22/2019 02:00PM
The outfitter tow is really only an option for entry points that are located on a handful of lakes. You should probably search recreation.gov for entry points still having permits available for the time period you are looking to go.
05/22/2019 02:05PM
I have brought both my daughters to the BWCA when they were 6 months old. I highly recommend Kawishiwi Lake. Drive right to the lake, Sawbill outfitters can help outfit if needed. Lots of the sites are good base camp sites. The lake has Bass and Walleye.. not the greatest size but enough to eat. You literally only have to paddle to a site and set up. Bring all the luxuries you want as long as you can fit it in the boat.
My number one when having a baby was a screen tent for the bugs. In other words for your wife... bring a screen house, nice camp chair, and anything else she might really like. You don't have to carry :)
My number one when having a baby was a screen tent for the bugs. In other words for your wife... bring a screen house, nice camp chair, and anything else she might really like. You don't have to carry :)
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
05/22/2019 02:10PM
Also it is a popular entry point but not many people really stay on it. So finding a site shouldn't be terrible...at least I have never had any issues.
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
05/22/2019 02:13PM
If you really want a tow to be part of the adventure, give Clearwater Lake a look. It's up the Gunflint, they have a nice lodge and bunkhouses for the night before and can give you a tow.
If easy accessibility is your primary concern you could also look at Sawbill, Pine Lake, and John Lake too.
If easy accessibility is your primary concern you could also look at Sawbill, Pine Lake, and John Lake too.
05/22/2019 02:17PM
Another option is Lake One. There's an outfitter right on it (and many others that will drop you off there), a good number of sites with no portaging, or two easy portages to get access to Lakes 2, 3, and 4. I can't comment on fishing because I don't do that.
05/23/2019 11:32AM
x2jmorris: "I have brought both my daughters to the BWCA when they were 6 months old. I highly recommend Kawishiwi Lake. Drive right to the lake, Sawbill outfitters can help outfit if needed. Lots of the sites are good base camp sites. The lake has Bass and Walleye.. not the greatest size but enough to eat. You literally only have to paddle to a site and set up. Bring all the luxuries you want as long as you can fit it in the boat.
My number one when having a baby was a screen tent for the bugs. In other words for your wife... bring a screen house, nice camp chair, and anything else she might really like. You don't have to carry :) "
+1 on the location and good bug shelter advice. I'd also note that you can paddle to a couple of different lakes from Kawishiwi with minimal portaging for a day trip. There are also car camping sites on the south end of the lake that could also be a primary or backup camping location.
paddlinjoe
05/23/2019 09:15PM
I suggest Sawbill Lake as well. No portaging to a campsite. Decent fishing. Short portages for day tripping and other fishing opportunities.
The screen tent is an excellent suggestion!
Rather than a BWCA trip, I suggest camping at Sawbill Lake campground. It is on the edge of the BWCA, but is car camping. Lots of fishing. Remote, semi-primitive but with drinking water, and outhouse available. The outfitter and store is handy. Showers.
Your wife can get sense of what the BW is like but still be very secure and comfortable especially with your newborn along.
The screen tent is an excellent suggestion!
Rather than a BWCA trip, I suggest camping at Sawbill Lake campground. It is on the edge of the BWCA, but is car camping. Lots of fishing. Remote, semi-primitive but with drinking water, and outhouse available. The outfitter and store is handy. Showers.
Your wife can get sense of what the BW is like but still be very secure and comfortable especially with your newborn along.
Bannock
05/23/2019 09:29PM
Oh, since this is your first trip as well, staying at Sawbill Campgrounds will allow you see what the BW is all about. You'll get a sense of what's involved and be able to chat with the outfitter and people who stay the night before or night after their trip.
This kind of trip can be very satisfying. Give more experience. And perhaps make it more likely for you and your family to return next year.
This kind of trip can be very satisfying. Give more experience. And perhaps make it more likely for you and your family to return next year.
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