The US Forest Service provided the following information on campsite changes for the start of the 2012 paddling season:
Some BWCAW lakes and rivers will have fewer campsites open for use as a result of the Pagami Creek Fire. Forest Service crews will be opening most impacted campsites early in the 2012 season. However, some campsites will remain closed until wilderness crews can address erosion and safety concerns. And, some campsites may remain closed for several seasons. Please be aware if you plan to camp on the following waterways that some campsites will be closed and you may have to travel further to find an available site. Maps showing the campsites that are currently closed can be found on the Superior National Forest website, and will be updated regularly as campsites are opened.
Ely Outfitting Company and Boundary Waters Guide Service will also identify impacted campsites on the massive write-on map wall in our outfitting shop so guests can easily determine campsite availability if they choose to travel in the small percentage of the BWCA impacted by the burn.
Some BWCAW lakes and rivers will have fewer campsites open for use as a result of the Pagami Creek Fire. Forest Service crews will be opening most impacted campsites early in the 2012 season. However, some campsites will remain closed until wilderness crews can address erosion and safety concerns. And, some campsites may remain closed for several seasons. Please be aware if you plan to camp on the following waterways that some campsites will be closed and you may have to travel further to find an available site. Maps showing the campsites that are currently closed can be found on the Superior National Forest website, and will be updated regularly as campsites are opened.
Ely Outfitting Company and Boundary Waters Guide Service will also identify impacted campsites on the massive write-on map wall in our outfitting shop so guests can easily determine campsite availability if they choose to travel in the small percentage of the BWCA impacted by the burn.
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Lake
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Campsites Before Pagami
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Campsites that will be available for the beginning of the 2012 season
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One
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12
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12
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Two
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12
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12
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Three
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17
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12
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Four
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16
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8
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Hudson
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12
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3
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Insula
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46
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33
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Horseshoe
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4
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1
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Brewis
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1
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0
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North Wilder
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2
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0
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South Wilder
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2
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0
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Harbor
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2
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0
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Clearwater
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4
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4
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Gull
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5
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3
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Pietro
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4
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3
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Hudson Pond
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1
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0
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Baskatong
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2
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0
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Bog
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4
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1
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Isabella Lake
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11
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7
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Isabella River
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8
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2
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Island River
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3
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0
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Kawasachong
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4
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2
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Quadga
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4
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0
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Rice
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2
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0
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