Lakes in the Gunflint Trail and Grand Marais Area
Many lakes in the Gunflint Ranger District have boat ramps and docks suitable for launching a trailered boat. These lakes are open for use by motorized boats, but of course are also available for non-motorized boating also. Most of these lakes have minimal aids to navigation, so be aware of your depth and the presence of rocks.
Lakes with carry down access outside of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area are also open to motorized boat use, but you will have to carry the boat and motor. Some accesses are right off the road, but some are long trails or portages from other lakes.
Boat ramps are usually concrete and have a dock for mooring your boat next to the ramp. Most of these boat launches have a vault toilet (outhouse).
Docks are pulled during the winter, but the ramp is available whenever the ice is out.
Some of the lakes also have 'backcountry' campsites on their shores, often accessible only by boat.
Parking varies widely, but usually ample trailer parking is provided for the typical amount of use the lake receives. If you are not using a trailer, please do not use 'trailer only' sections of parking areas.
Not all lakes are listed. Use the Minnesota DNRs Lake Finder for more details on listed lakes and lakes not listed.
This site is accessible by foot or boat and offers a remote experience on a 205 acre lake.
Birch Lake is a 236 acre lake just off the Gunflint Trail. There is one campsite a short walk from the boat access.
Cascade River Rustic Campground is a small camping area particularly suited to people who are planning to fish in the Cascade River or are looking for a remote place to cam
Devil Track Campground is a nicely wooded campground located on the shore of Devil Track Lake.
East Twin Lake is a small lake that is part of the Twin Lakes Canoe Route.
Portages
East Bearskin Lake Campground is located on its namesake lake, at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Northern Minnesota.
There are 16 Elbow Lakes in Minnesota. This particular one is located in Cook County and is 408 acres with almost 7 miles of shoreline.
Flour Lake Campground provides a convenient home base for exploring the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
This large, 2,042 acre lake has 23 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 112 feet.
Gunflint Lake is a 4,009 acre lake that is half in the US and half in Canada.
Iron Lake Campground is located in a dense forest along the banks of Iron Lake in far northern Minnesota. The campground is unique due to its remoteness and small size.
Kimball Lake Campground is a small campground that is excellent for people who want to camp and fish. Kimball Lake is a small state-managed trout lake stocked with ra
Loon Lake is a 1,095-acre lake with 14 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 202 feet.
This 378 acre lake has only one campsite available, a perfect place for solitude.
Trout Lake is a deep, 258-acre lake a short drive from the Lake Superior shoreline. This is a busy lake, so expect company when visiting.
Two Island Lake Campground is near Grand Marais, but off the beaten path. It offers the services of a fee campground with water, toilets, and trash containers, plus a
Bearskin lake is 500 acres with 8 miles of shoreline. It borders Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness on part of its north shoreline.
West Twin Lake is a 120 acre lake with 2 miles of shoreline and a maximum depth of 18 feet.
Portages