Currently planning a trip for Fall lake on EP24.
I know motorized boats are allowed past Newton, up through Pipestone Bay, but are they very common?
Just trying to get an idea if it's going to be the authentic "BWCA" experience, or if there's going to be a constant buzz of motor boats throughout the day.

When are you going? We came down from Basswood falls last sept. Camped a night on Pipestone and exited Fall Lake. Never saw or heard one boat.

In my experience you’ll hear them in the morning and again late in the afternoon. They’re fishing all day. Late May and early June are the busiest. If motor boats are cruising during the day the fishing stinks.

I’ve done this entry twice, though it’s been over a decade and both times in September. We saw a few motor boats, maybe 4-7 a day, they did not lessen our experience. The only inconvenience they imposed on us was on the portages, though that was my problem since they have the same right to be there as I do. If you choose to not let motor boats annoy you, you’ll have a great experience. It’s a great route to the falls and Crooked Lake beyond.

Motorized boats are everywhere in this area. Get to the non-motorized zone(s) as quickly as you can. I have dealt with this multiple years in the last 5+ years. Motorboaters are the scourge of the BWCA everywhere they are allowed. Disgusting leave no trace etiquette.

Kendis: "Motorized boats are everywhere in this area. Get to the non-motorized zone(s) as quickly as you can. I have dealt with this multiple years in the last 5+ years. Motorboaters are the scourge of the BWCA everywhere they are allowed. Disgusting leave no trace etiquette. "

Your time of year??