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01/12/2020 04:14PM   (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
I like to explore the small lakes that are nearby, but are not connected by portages or have listed campsites. As an example, look at the EP maps section - EP4 and nearby Coo Lake. Can I camp on Coo Lake as if it were in a PMA? I am aware of the regs on camping at established areas of the BWCA, about marked campsites and fire rings, etc., but what about the hundreds of small isolated lakes with no established sites?

So far, a hike in, fishing from shore and lunch has been all I want, but just curious about other options.
 
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01/12/2020 05:39PM  
I believe the rules are camping only at designated sites other than within the PMA's and they require a separate permit. It would be a nice way to get some privacy.
01/12/2020 05:41PM  
I would just go to Quetico and do some bushwhacking. No regs on where you camp.
Thedude
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01/12/2020 07:10PM  
My motto has always been do it till someone tells you you can't.
cyclones30
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01/12/2020 11:16PM  
If there's no marked portage I doubt you'll see any rangers. (Or other people)
01/13/2020 08:18AM  
Thedude: "My motto has always been do it till someone y
tells you you cant"

You can't do that! You've been told.
01/13/2020 08:54AM  
It doesn't appear that Coo Lake is in the BWCA, so you can camp on this lake. In fact, the DNR says there is a 1/3 mile portage to the lake.
01/13/2020 09:24AM  
bobbernumber3: "
Thedude: "My motto has always been do it till someone y
tells you you cant"

You can't do that! You've been told."


LMFAO, just what I needed this morning!

Tony
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01/13/2020 02:08PM  
bobbernumber3: "
Thedude: "My motto has always been do it till someone y
tells you you cant"

You can't do that! You've been told."

+1 rules are rules - follow them! I agree with Bobber - You have been told! Or did you just say that to get a rise out of us?
 
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