BWCA Entry Point 12A - Lac LaCroix Only Boundary Waters

12A - Lac LaCroix Only

Permits Available:
6
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle or Motor
Ranger Station:
La Croix - 45 miles from office

Entry Point Notes:
  • 6 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
  • Enter from Crane Lake. Must camp all nights on Lac La Croix. Day trips to other lakes permitted. Use only after Entry Point 12 is full. Very difficult to reach Lac La Croix by paddle in one day. Commercial shuttle service available.
  • Latitude: 48.29772 Longitude: -92.42743
  • Approx. Directions

Interactive Map ( View Map)


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.


More Permitting Information

Find Available Permits

Outfitting/Gear Rental

View Outfitters

Trip Reports - Lac LaCroix Only

Trip Name Type Days
View All Trip Reports

Recent Forum Discussions - 12A - Lac LaCroix Only

Discussion Forum Last Post
Day Trips / Sights from Boulder Bay area of LLC Trip Planning Forum 02-15-2024
How to get to Lac La Croix RS from Canada Trip Planning Forum 02-10-2024
Destination-Crooked/ Lac La Croix/ or Knife Trip Planning Forum 01-12-2024
Zups Resort Lac La Croix Fishing Forum 10-31-2023
Fishing Nina Moose, Lac La Croix, Oyster Fishing Forum 07-02-2023
Lac La Croix Trip Planning Forum 05-12-2023
Lac La Croix Lakers Fishing Forum 02-10-2023
Gun up by LLC Fishing Forum 02-03-2023
12a Lac La Croix only Trip Planning Forum 07-06-2022
Last Day on LLC Fishing Forum 04-19-2022
Spring Trout Opener Trip - LLC Fishing Forum 04-11-2022
Fishing Western LLC - June 11 Entry Date Fishing Forum 02-23-2022
Site #155 Lady boot bay LLC Trip Planning Forum 01-13-2022
Tow on Lac La Croix Trip Planning Forum 10-20-2021
Cell service in Lac La Croix area? Trip Planning Forum 06-22-2021
Ask Questions: Trip Planning Forum or Fishing Forum

Navigation - Entry Point Maps

Map Name View Coverage
Voyageur Map 01 Coverage Buy
Voyageur Map 02 Coverage Buy
True North BWCA 01 Coverage Buy
True North BWCA 03 Coverage Buy

* Verify maps necessary for your entire route.

Fishing Tips

Lake Species