Rainy Lake Camping Trip

Hey all, I am fairly new to the IDO forum, have looked at it in the past, but just made an account.

The meat of the post is I am planning a trip to camp on the lake at one of the sites. I am experienced camping and etc. as I do it for work quite a bit. But I don’t have much experience with boat camping trips. I have an older 17’Alumacraft. I am just wondering what folks do for their batteries, do you bring extra batteries or solar panels to charge it etc. I tend to use my trolling motor a ton. I know I tend to get a day and a half out of my batteries. Also do you bring extra fuel in portable cans or do you run back to a resort for fuel when needed? I am just trying to prepare myself as much as I can. I will be planning for June to do the trip. Any other recommendations on things to bring and etc. would be appreciated.

First off contact Voyageur National Park about site availability. You must have a permit. Second if you camp on Rainy it’s self pick protected areas, storms can and do blow up pretty good there. If you look at the Ash River Trail area there are more protected sites down there. You can go the solar panel or generator for charging. Just about all the resorts have gas pumps.

Be sure to bring bug dope and maybe even a head net as they can get a bit fierce in June.

Xplorer will chime in at some point, he’s real expierenced in camping the Park.

Have fun.