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Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Motorized usage on Pipestone and Newton
 
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Kendis
06/21/2022 03:12PM
 
JackPine15: "I know motors are allowed on Pipestone and Newton and portage wheels are allowed on those portages. In your personal experience, how much actual motorized usage is ongoing in that area and on Jackfish Bay?
Thanks"



Lots. Most campsites were taken by motorboats when I went through Newton and Pipestone a few years ago. I went there again last year and every single site was taken by a motorboat until I found a single empty one at the north end of Pipestone.


I can't comment on Jackfish.
 
cyclones30
06/21/2022 06:50PM
 
It gets used a fair amount. There is less when you're as far as Jackfish but at least some still there every day I'm sure
 
straighthairedcurly
06/25/2022 10:17PM
 
cyclones30: "It gets used a fair amount. There is less when you're as far as Jackfish but at least some still there every day I'm sure "


This was our experience last summer as well. I won't be returning to that area...too many motorboats.
 
JackPine15
06/21/2022 08:52AM
 
I know motors are allowed on Pipestone and Newton and portage wheels are allowed on those portages. In your personal experience, how much actual motorized usage is ongoing in that area and on Jackfish Bay?
Thanks