Help safeguard our visitors

As you know, Camp Manito-wish relies on our chain of lakes and the water access camping for many of its visitors annually. As their campers travel by canoe through our lakes, many of them experience outdoor and wildlife interactions for the first time in their lives. With this background, we must recognize our host role and help respect their opportunities to enjoy their journey across the lake and river system.

Unfortunately, several avoidable and disrespectful interactions with other boaters on our lake system occurred last year.  Boaters traveling at full speed too close to beginner canoers nearly swamped these campers. In addition, on July 29, boaters harassed campers on Fishtrap Lake, and later that night went to a campsite, harassed campers, and stole items from the campsite. This is unacceptable behavior on all levels. The Camp Manito-wish director filed a police report on this incident. But this cannot happen again. I’m asking that all of us take responsibility for sharing information, and if you see anyone acting irresponsibly, please notify the authorities.  — Paul Egelhoff

A note from Camp Manito-wish CEO Judy Tegtmeyer:
We are so grateful to the people of the High Fishtrap Rush Lake Association for their support and understanding of our wilderness tripping program and the experience we provide for our campers to learn about and appreciate the lakes, river systems and forests of the Northwoods.  We appreciate the extra care and thoughtfulness given to our canoers throughout the local area.  Thank you for watching out for our orange canoes.