Boulder Lake has 22 campsites to offer, all canoe accessible. Enjoy the beauty of the Boundary Waters 20 miles North of Duluth, MN
We expect all campers to follow leave no trace principles
- Plan ahead and prepare.
- Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
- Dispose of waste properly.
- Leave what you find.
- Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
- Respect wildlife.
- Be considerate of other visitors.
Reserve a Campsite
For a prepaid fee, the staff at BLELC will go out and reserve the campsite for you.
Extras
- The ELC can supply firewood for a fee
- Please DO NOT transport firewood from outside of the BLMA to prevent the spread of invasive species
- You are able to collect downed wood (DO NOT CUT TREES DOWN). Please respect the beauty of the area.
- The ELC has canoes to rent and some camping gear (contact us to learn more).
- The ELC will conduct programming with your groups (contact us to learn more).
Bear Paw Campsites
10 walk in or water accessible campsites. These site are first come first serve and great for quick camp outings. If you have a large group (scouts, church, schools, camps, etc.) contact the ELC to reserve campsites for a minimal fee. We also offer programing opportunities provided by the ELC.
Each campsite has a
- firepit and table
- tent pad
- accommodate 4-6 people
Facilities
- 1 large enclosed biffy in middle of the 10 shoreline sites
- 1 open air biffy near site 10
Parking
- Parking is allowed at the Bear Paw parking lot (don't keep valuables in your vehicle).
Buzz Ryan
5 walk in or water accessible campsites. These site are more primitive then our Bear paw campsites. You have a 1.5 mile drive in on the Buzz Ryan road which is a former logging road. Gate to access road may be locked. There is a small parking lot near the campsites with a 250 yard hike to nearest campsite.
Each campsite has a
- firepit and table
- tent pad
- accommodate 4-6 people
- 1 group site with 2 tent pads that can accommodate 8-10 people
Facilities
- 2 walled open air biffy's near each end
Osprey (Currently Closed for Repair)
Group campsite (built by boy scouts in 1994). This is a water accessible remote campsite with 8 separate tent pads and a shared common area. Great for groups
Common area has a
- firepit and table
each tent pad can accommodate 4-6 people
Facilities
- 1 open air biffy
Water Accessible only Campsites
- Lady Island (Group site)
- Tower
- Saint's Cove
Each campsite has a
- firepit and table
- tent pad
- accommodate 4-6 people
- Lady Island 8-10
Facilities
- open air biffy
Parking
- Parking is allowed at the dam/public launch parking lot (don't keep valuables in your vehicle).
Hike in or Water Accessible
Wolf bay and Wolf den sites are our most BWCA like sites. You can hike the 2 miles on the Wolf bay trail that starts at the dam or you can park at the dam and access via water
Each campsite has a
- firepit and table
- tent pad
- accommodate 4 people
Facilities
- open air biffy
Parking
- Parking is allowed at the dam/public launch parking lot (don't keep valuables in your vehicle).
Handicap Accessible Water Access Only Campsite
Moose Island is a water accessible only group campsite. It the only one with a small dock and features boardwalks through the woods, raised tent pads, handicap accessible raised tent pads, latrine and table.
Campsite has a
- firepit and handicap accessible table
- 3 raised tent pads
- accommodate 8-10 people
Facilities
- open air handicap accessible biffy
Parking
- Parking is allowed at the dam/public launch parking lot (don't keep valuables in your vehicle).