About Kawishiwi Lake Rustic Campground
Kawishiwi Lake is a lovely campground in a birch stand on the edge of the [Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness](https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/superior/recarea/?recid=84168). It provides an excellent campsite for people entering or exiting the BWCAW via the Kawishiwi Lake Entry Point. The BWCAW boundary is the shore of the lake, so motors are not allowed on the lake and if you plan on putting a canoe in the water at all, you will need a day use permit available at a kiosk at the access point.
- Fees: There is no fee at rustic campgrounds.
- Season: May 10 – October 1
- Managed by: USFS - Superior National Forest
- Where: 22 mi northwest of Lutsen, MN · 47.83875, -91.10286
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kawishiwi River-Kawishiwi Ri | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Square Lake-Kawishiwi River | Hiking | 1.9 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Hog Creek-Hog Creek | Hiking | 2.0 mi | |
| Hog Creek Ba | Hiking | 2.0 mi | |
| Square Lake-Baskatong Lake | Hiking | 2.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Kawasachong Lake-Townline Lk | Hiking | 2.9 mi | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 35 mi.