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LEAVE WHAT YOU FIND: Leave archaeological, historical, and rock painting sites undisturbed so the next paddler can have the same sense of wonder you experienced. If you need to take a memory, use a camera to capture the scene. Do not introduce or transport non-native plants, live bait, or animals.

FOOD: Bring sealable plastic bags to pack out empty food containers or other waste. When packing, remember that cans and glass bottles are not allowed. Metal fuel containers, insect repellent, and toiletries are exceptions.

SOAP: Bathe and wash dishes at least 150–200 feet from any body of water. Use biodegradable soaps to avoid polluting the water.

FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS: Discharging a firearm is prohibited within 150 yards of a campsite or occupied area, or in any manner or location that places people or property at risk of injury or damage. State game laws apply in the BWCAW. Fireworks of any kind are illegal.

Primitive Management Areas

For small groups of visitors who desire a more primitive and secluded wilderness experience, there are 12 designated Primitive Management Areas (PMAs) within the BWCAW that are managed like Quetico Provincial Park on the Canadian side of the border. These PMAs cover 124,000 acres of the most remote parts of the wilderness.