Primitive camping is available at 25 sites identified on the Visitor Guide Map. About half of the sites are vehicle-accessible; about one third are canoe-accessible; and about one third are hike-in, bike-in, and/or horseback-accessible only. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. All campers are required to register and obtain camping permits; camping permits are available at the Visitor Center or any of the sixteen self-registration stations located throughout the Reserve. Sites do not have water or toilet facilities. A link to brief campsite site descriptions can be found below.

Please limit your impact while camping:

• use existing fire pits;
• observe posted camp area capacity limits;
• prevent human waste from entering the water;
• respect the serenity of the area--keep noise to a minimum.

Additional private and public camping with complete facilities are available in the area. Campground lists are available through the Reserve Visitor Center or visit our Links/Additional Information page.

The beauty of the Reserve is unrivaled. To preserve it for future generations, we ask that you leave no trace of your visit.

"Pack it in; pack it out" - pick up and pack out all of your litter. Burying or leaving trash is unacceptable, as is burning non-paper trash such as aluminum cans and foil, plastics, etc. in your campfire. If trails are muddy, wait until they dry out. Don’t create new trails around wet areas; networks of parallel trails damage the environment.