Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Cabin for daytripping BWCA with family
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rdgbwca |
Possible daytrips: I read a trip report on this site of someone that did a day trip to Johnson Falls from East Bearskin. Crocodile Lake: I've read that there is good walleye fishing in Crocodile. |
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billconner |
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schweady |
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Northwoodsman |
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schweady |
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NoCarsGo |
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SunrisePaddler |
We enjoy Golden Eagle Lodge and highly recommend generally. But note that immediate access to the bwca from Flour Lake is thru a somewhat challenging portage into Moon Lake. |
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ducks |
In addition to the flexibility of picking which days we stay. We usually don’t want to do the Saturday to Saturday stay. * we really like the owners and have gotten to know them well over the years. They are great people. *smaller resort with fewer cabins *more canoe day trip options without driving somewhere. You can enter at Skipper, Meads, Lizz, or Swamp. And you can exit at a different EP than you entered giving more loop options versus out and back. *. Our kids really like the SUPs, kayaks, and paddle boat (Kawishiwi does have kayaks) *there are a lot more hiking trail options near Rockwood * our favorite restaurant The Trail Center being nearby *dog friendly * for years we always went to the Ely area but now we enjoy Grand Marais and the GF trail more. You would have a great time at either place. Both places have been a great experience for us. Both places fill up for the summer so book as early as possible. I really like that Kawishiwi is on a non motorized lake, but we have seen and heard very few motor boats on Poplar over the years during our cabin stays and when crossing for BWCA trips. |
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cyclones30 |
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GunflintTrailAngler |
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NoCarsGo |
cyclones30: "My vote is a place that does not involved Lake One and that area " Why avoid Lake One? |
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K52 |
billconner: "Canoe Country Outfitters has cabins at their Moose Lake base. Nice waterfront, store, sauna, laundry, etc. - quite a nice place and wonderful people." My son & I have stayed there, and you can have your boat or canoe within a short walk from your cabin. I think Bruce is still the caretaker there, extremely knowledgeable about the several lakes in that area and is a great guy. I second billconner's recommendation. |
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NoCarsGo |
So far I've narrowed it down to Kawishiwi or Rockwood. Rockwood has a leg up with my wife due to a nearby restaurant (Poplar Haus) so we can get a break from cooking a couple times, but Kawishiwi looks more remote, which I prefer. Am I missing better options? Bonus points for good fishing and not too tough portages. Kids are 10-17. Thanks! |
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cowdoc |
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cyclones30 |
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schweady |
cyclones30: "I'm confused at the Kawishiwi option? Granted....there's a lake and a river that cover a lot of territory in the BWCA " Yeah, could be Kawishiwi Lodge on Lake One. Or, maybe Moose Track Adventures Lodge on Farm Lake... |
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ducks |
Cowdocs suggestion of Tuscarora May be a good compromise for you and your wife. It is more remote than Rockwood and a lot closer to restaurants than Kawishiwi Lodge. Something to consider is that Kawishiwi Lodge is one of the places that only takes full week reservations Saturday to Saturday If you’re not doing a full week or don’t want to do Saturday to Saturday then Rockwood and Tuscarora give you more flexibility. |
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RetiredDave |
ducks: "I’ve stayed at a several different places and hands down Rockwood is my favorite. My second favorite is the Trail Center They have 2 cabins down by the lake. On the Ely side Kawishiwi Lodge is my favorite. We've stayed at both Kawishiwi Lodge and Rockwood Lodge and we love them both. Beautiful locations and wonderful owners! As was mentioned Rockwood is more flexible with reservations, and they allow well-behaved dogs, but if those aren't issues for you, I would recommend either, depending on which side of the BWCAW you want to enter. Have fun! Dave |