Recreation
The BWCAW contains over a thousand lakes and attracts visitors with its reputation for canoeing, canoe touring, fishing, backpacking, dog sledding, and remote wilderness character. The BWCAW has nearly 2,200 backcountry campsites. The BWCAW is one of Minnesota's top tourist attractions, drawing visitors from all over the United States as well as abroad. Permits are required for all overnight visits to the wilderness area. Quota permits are required for groups taking an overnight paddle, motor, or hiking trip, or a motorized day-use trip into the BWCAW from May 1 through September 30. These permits must be reserved in advance. From October 1 through April 30, permit reservations are not necessary, but a permit must be filled out at the permit stations located at each entry point. Each permit must specify the trip leader, the specific entry point and the day of entry. The permits are for an indefinite length (although you are only allowed one entry into the wilderness), and you can not stay in one campsite for more than 14 nights. About 1/2 the users of the wilderness have their own gear and about 1/2 use the services of one of the nearby canoe outfitters. Most of the outfitters are in two general areas. Along the easterns side of the wilderness the outfitters are scattered along the 60 mile Gunflint Trail (a 2 lane paved road), and on the west side, many are located in the town of Ely.
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