Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Entry Points
The map and charts on this page are intended to provide a general idea of where Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness entry points and Forest Service permit issuing stations are located on the Superior National Forest, as well as some basic information about each entry point.
For information about Boundary Waters permits go to:
Passes and Permits Page Recreation.gov
When planning your trip we highly recommend that you replace this information with maps, guidebooks and the advice of your outfitter and/or guide, if you decide to use one. Maps and guidebooks are available from BWCAW permit issuing stations and cooperators (a cooperator is a business that has an agreement with the Forest Service to issue BWCAW permits at their location).
A list of these permit issuing stations and cooperators is provided on Recreation.gov. These businesses may also assist you in locating guides and outfitters in the area you plan to visit. A compass and accurate map are essential for backcountry travel.
BWCAW maps show the location of designated campsites and portage trails, and are available from:
McKenzie Maps, Inc. W.A. Fisher Maps Voyageur Maps, Inc. Trails Illustrated Maps
Entry Point Map
Entry Point List
To check availability for entry points, please visit Recreation.gov
- Traveling to or from Canada by paddle? Select “Paddle to/from Canada” for the permit type when reserving your permit.
- Traveling to or from Canada by motor? Select “Motor to/from Canada” for the permit type when reserving your permit.
- Overnight Paddle and Overnight Motor permits share the preceding entry points, so motors may be encountered along portions of the route.
Entry Point Number | Method of Entry | Entry Point Name | Responsible Ranger District & Town | Other Remarks |
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1 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Trout Lake* | LaCroix/Cook | Access from Vermilion Lake via a 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. |
4 | Overnight Paddle Only | Crab Lake & Cummings Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access from Burntside Lake with a 360-rod portage to Crab Lake. |
6 | Overnight Paddle Only | Slim Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes. |
7 | Overnight Paddle Only | From Big Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access La Pond Lake with a 160-rod portage from outside the BWCAW on Big Lake. |
8 | Overnight Paddle Only | Moose River South | LaCroix/Cook | Access is a canoe landing heading South from the Echo Trail. Three portages to enter Big Moose Lake. |
9 | Overnight Paddle Only | Little Indian Sioux River South | LaCroix/Cook | Heading South from the Echo Trail. Difficult route. Four portages to Bootleg Lake. |
10 | Overnight | Norway Trail | LaCroix/Cook | 8 mile trail or 2 mile option. No loops. |
11 | Overnight | Blandin Trail | LaCroix/Cook | Winter route to Lamb Lake. 2.4 miles. |
12 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Little Vermilion Lake" | LaCroix/Cook | Enter from Crane Lake. Note: not the entry point to use for Trout Lake (#1). On U.S. side motors allowed only up to edge of Snow Bay on Lac La Croix. |
12A | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Lac La Croix Only"" | LaCroix/Cook | Enter from Crane Lake. You must camp all nights on Lac La Croix. Day trips to other lakes permitted. Use this entry point only after Entry Point 12 Little Vermilion Lake is full. Very difficult to reach Lac La Croix by paddle in one day. |
13 | Overnight | Herriman Lake Trail | LaCroix/Cook | 15 miles of trail accesses 4 lakes. Loop options. |
14 | Overnight Paddle Only | Little Indian Sioux River North | LaCroix/Cook | Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail. |
15 | Overnight | Sioux-Hustler Trail | LaCroix/Cook | 30 mile round trip with loop. Primitive trail not well maintained. |
16 | Overnight Paddle Only | Moose/Portage River North | LaCroix/Cook | (North of Echo Trail) Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail. |
19 | Overnight Paddle Only | Stuart River | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 480-rod portage to the Stuart River. |
20 | Overnight Paddle Only | Angleworm Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 640-rod portage to Angleworm Lake. |
21 | Overnight | Angleworm Trail | Kawishiwi/Ely | Trail loops around Angleworm Lake. 12 miles. If paddling, use entry point #20. |
22 | Overnight Paddle Only | Mudro Lake—Restricted | Kawishiwi/Ely | Three accesses into Mudro Lake involve portages ranging from 20–185 rods. Restriction is no camping on Horse Lake. |
23 | Overnight Paddle Only | Mudro Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access into Mudro Lake involves portages ranging from 20–185 rods. |
24 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Fall Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Several trip options to Newton, Basswood, & Mud Lakes with additional portages. |
25 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Moose Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is an boat landing or canoe launch at Moose Lake. Many trip options for paddlers with additional portages. |
26 | Overnight Paddle Only | Wood Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. |
27 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Snowbank Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. |
28 | Overnight Paddle Only | Snowbank Lake Only | Kawishiwi/Ely | Must camp all nights on Snowbank Lake. Paddle day trips to other lakes are permitted. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. |
29 | Overnight Paddle Only | North Kawishiwi River | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access the North Kawishiwi River through Ojibway Lake and Triangle Lake using two portages. |
30 | Overnight Paddle Only | Lake One | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a canoe landing at Lake One. |
31 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Farm Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing on Farm Lake with access to South Farm Lake. Paddlers access North Kawishiwi River from Farm Lake. Some trip options available for paddlers with additional portages. |
32 | Overnight Paddle Only | South Kawishiwi River | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 140-rod portage to the river. |
33 | Overnight Paddle Only | Little Gabbro Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 200-rod portage from the parking lot to Little Gabbro Lake. |
34 | Overnight Paddle Only | Island River | Tofte/Tofte | Two small portages leading to Isabella River. |
35 | Overnight Paddle Only | Isabella Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 70-rod portage to Isabella Lake. |
36 | Overnight Paddle Only | Hog Creek | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 15-rod portage to Hog Creek leading into Perent Lake. |
37 | Overnight Paddle Only | Kawishiwi Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Kawishiwi Lake. |
38 | Overnight Paddle Only | Sawbill Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Sawbill Lake. |
39 | Overnight Paddle Only | Baker Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Baker Lake with a 10-rod portage into Peterson Lake to reach first campsite. |
40 | Overnight Paddle Only | Homer Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Homer Lake. Part of Homer Lake is outside of the BWCAW (motors allowed) |
41 | Overnight Paddle Only | Brule Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Brule Lake. Large lake with several campsites. |
43 | Overnight Paddle Only | Bower Trout lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 72-rod portage from small parking area into Bower Trout. |
44 | Overnight Paddle Only | Ram Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 97-rod portage from the parking area. |
45 | Overnight Paddle Only | Morgan Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 320-rod portage to Morgan Lake. No campsites on Morgan Lake—short portages to further lakes for campsites. |
47 | Overnight Paddle Only | Lizz & Swamp Lakes | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Poplar Lake by 51-rod portage to Lizz Lake and 100-rod portage into Swamp Lake. |
48 | Overnight Paddle Only | Meeds Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Poplar Lake into Meeds Lake with a 220-rod portage. |
49 | Overnight Paddle Only | Skipper & Portage Lakes | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. |
50 | Overnight Paddle Only | Cross Bay Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is thru the Cross River with two portages to Ham Lake and a 24-rod portage to Cross Bay Lake. |
51 | Overnight Paddle Only | Missing Link Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a canoe landing at Round Lake with a 142-rod portage to Missing Link Lake. |
52 | Overnight Paddle Only | Brant Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a canoe landing at Round Lake with two 85-rod portages to Brant Lake. |
54 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Seagull Lake^^ | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of Three Mile Island. Large lake with several campsites. Landing at Seagull Lake. |
55 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Saganaga Lake** | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada (the Crown land and Quetico Park). Large lake with many campsites and easy access. |
56 | Overnight | Kekekabic Trail—East | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 46 mile trail that continues to the west side trail head. Rolling terrain through several lakes. Minimal use. |
57 | Overnight Paddle Only | Magnetic Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access Magnetic Lake and Granite River from Gunflint Lake. |
58 | Overnight Paddle Only | South Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from Gunflint Lake with a 10-mile paddle and two short portages to South Lake. |
59 | Overnight | Partridge Lake/S. Lake Trail | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 4 miles. If paddling use Entry Point #60. |
60 | Overnight Paddle Only | Duncan Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 70-rod portage to Duncan Lake and an 80-rod portage to Rose Lake. |
61 | Overnight Paddle Only | Daniels Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 60-rod portage to Daniels Lake and 665-rod portage to Rose Lake. |
62 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | Clearwater Lake^ | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on Clearwater Lake only. |
64 | Overnight Paddle or Motor | East Bearskin Lake* | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder & Canoe. |
66 | Overnight Paddle Only | Crocodile River | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Can access Crocodile Lake from Crocodile River or East Bearskin. Must spend all nights on Crocodile Lake. |
67 | Overnight Paddle Only | Bog Lake | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 232-rod portage into the lake. Bog Lake has three campsites, and does not provide access to other lakes. |
68 | Overnight Paddle Only | Pine Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access through McFarland Lake by a 2-rod portage. |
69 | Overnight Paddle Only | John Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Little John Lake with a 10-rod portage to John Lake. |
70 | Overnight Paddle Only | North Fowl Lake | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Little John Lake with an 88-rod and a 160-rod portage to get to North Fowl Lake. Border lake between U.S. & Canada. |
71 | Overnight Paddle Only | From Canada | Kawishiwi/Ely/ LaCroix/Cook Gunflint/Grand Marais | Use only when trip originates in Canada, then travels into the BWCAW. No camping in the Vento Unit — the area east of Gunflint Lake and north of the Gunflint and Arrowhead Trails in the BWCAW — during the month of August. |
74 | Overnight | Kekekabic Trail W./Snowbank | Kawishiwi/Ely | Loop option includes 27 miles of the Snowbank trail, plus the 46 mile Kekekabic Trail that continues to the east side trail head. |
75 | Overnight Paddle Only | Little Isabella River | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 20-rod portage to Little Isabella River. Several short portages lead to the Isabella River. |
76 | Overnight | Big Moose Lake Trail | LaCroix/Cook | No loop options. 2 miles to Big Moose Lake. If paddling use Entry Point #8. |
77 | Overnight Paddle Only | South Hegman Lake | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 80-rod portage to South Hegman Lake. |
78 | Overnight | Brule Lake Trail | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Trailhead is on Forest Road 326, 1/3 mile south of the Brule Lake parking lot on the east side of the road. Parking at Brule Lake lot. Total trail distance is 7 miles. |
79 | Overnight | Eagle Mountain Trail | Gunflint/Grand Marais | The trail is 3.5 miles to the top (one way). Provides access to Brule Lake Trail. |
80 | Overnight Paddle Only | Larch Creek | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from the canoe landing at Larch Creek. |
81 | Overnight | Border Route Trail—West | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
82 | Overnight | Border Route Trail—Center | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
83 | Overnight | Border Route Trail—East | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
84 | Overnight Paddle Only | Snake River | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 198-rod portage to Snake River & several short portages before reaching Bald Eagle Lake. |
86 | Overnight | Pow Wow Trail | Tofte/Tofte | 30 mile loop trail. |
A | Day Use Motor | Trout Lake* | LaCroix/Cook | Access from Lake Vermilion via a 180-rod portage suitable for portage wheels. Commercial portage service available. |
C | Day Use Motor | Fall Lake Only* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Valid only on Fall Lake not Newton or Basswood. Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. |
D | Day Use Motor | Fall Lake, Newton, Pipestone & Beyond* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Valid on Fall, Newton & Basswood. |
F | Day Use Motor | Moose Lake to Newfound & Sucker Lakes* | Kawishiwi/Ely beyond Sucker Lake | Valid only on Moose, Newfound and Sucker Lakes. Travel not permitted |
G | Day Use Motor | Moose Lake to Prairie Portage to Basswood** | Kawishiwi/Ely | Commercial portage service available. Valid on Moose, Newfound, Sucker and Basswood Lakes. |
H | Day Use Motor | Snowbank Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Motors allowed on Snowbank Lake only. |
I | Day Use Motor | South Farm Lake* | Kawishiwi/Ely | Motors allowed on South Farm Lake only. |
J | Day Use Motor | Saganaga Lake* | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada. |
K | Day Use Motor | Seagull Lake^ | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) allowed west of Three Mile Island. |
L | Day Use Motor | Clearwater Lake^ | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on Clearwater Lake only. |
M | Day Use Motor | East Bearskin Lake* | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder or Canoe Lakes. |
- " - Unlimited
- "" - Unlimited, except where paddle only
- ^ - 10 Horsepower
- ^^ - 10 Horsepower, except where paddle only
- * - 25 Horsepower
- ** - 25 Horsepower, except paddle only areas
By Type of Access
Entry Point Name | Entry Point Number | Responsible Ranger District & Town | Other Remarks |
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Angleworm Lake | 20 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 640-rod portage to Angleworm Lake. |
Baker Lake | 39 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Baker Lake with a 10-rod portage into Peterson Lake to reach first campsite. |
From Big Lake | 7 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access La Pond Lake with a 160-rod portage from outside the BWCAW on Big Lake. |
Bog Lake | 67 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 232-rod portage into the lake. Bog Lake has three campsites, and does not provide access to other lakes. |
Bower Trout Lake | 43 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 72-rod portage from small parking area into Bower Trout. |
Brant Lake | 52 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a canoe landing at Round Lake with two 85-rod portages to Brant Lake. |
Brule Lake | 41 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Brule Lake. Large lake with several campsites. |
From Canada | 71 | Kawishiwi/Ely/ LaCroix/Cook Gunflint/Grand Marais | Use only when trip originates in Canada, then travels into the BWCAW. No camping in the Vento Unit — the area east of Gunflint Lake and north of the Gunflint and Arrowhead Trails in the BWCAW — during the month of August. |
Crab Lake & Cummings Lake | 4 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access from Burntside Lake with a 360-rod portage to Crab Lake. |
Crocodile River | 66 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Can access Crocodile Lake from Crocodile River or East Bearskin. Must spend all nights on Crocodile Lake. |
Cross Bay Lake | 50 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is thru the Cross River with two portages to Ham Lake and a 24-rod portage to Cross Bay Lake. |
Daniels Lake | 61 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 60-rod portage to Daniels Lake and 665-rod portage to Rose Lake. |
Duncan Lake | 60 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from W. Bearskin Lake with a 70-rod portage to Duncan Lake and an 80-rod portage to Rose Lake. |
Hog Creek | 36 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 15-rod portage to Hog Creek leading into Perent Lake. |
Homer Lake | 40 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Homer Lake. Part of Homer Lake is outside of the BWCAW (motors allowed) |
Island River | 34 | Tofte/Tofte | Two small portages leading to Isabella River. |
Isabella Lake | 35 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 70-rod portage to Isabella Lake. |
John Lake | 69 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Little John Lake with a 10-rod portage to John Lake. |
Kawishiwi Lake | 37 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Kawishiwi Lake. |
Lake One | 30 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a canoe landing at Lake One. |
Larch Creek | 80 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from the canoe landing at Larch Creek. |
Little Gabbro Lake | 33 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 200-rod portage from the parking lot to Little Gabbro Lake. |
Little Indian Sioux River South | 9 | LaCroix/Cook | Heading South from the Echo Trail. Difficult route. Four portages to Bootleg Lake. |
Little Indian Sioux River North | 14 | LaCroix/Cook | Access is a 40-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail. |
Little Isabella River | 75 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 20-rod portage to Little Isabella River. Several short portages lead to the Isabella River. |
Lizz & Swamp Lakes | 47 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Poplar Lake by 51-rod portage to Lizz Lake and 100-rod portage into Swamp Lake. |
Magnetic Lake | 57 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access Magnetic Lake and Granite River from Gunflint Lake. |
Meeds Lake | 48 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Poplar Lake into Meeds Lake with a 220-rod portage. |
Missing Link Lake | 51 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a canoe landing at Round Lake with a 142-rod portage to Missing Link Lake. |
Moose River South | 8 | LaCroix/Cook | Access is a canoe landing heading South from the Echo Trail. Three portages to enter Big Moose Lake. |
Moose/Portage River North | 16 | LaCroix/Cook | (North of Echo Trail) Access is a 160-rod portage heading North from the Echo Trail. |
Morgan Lake | 45 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 320-rod portage to Morgan Lake. No campsites on Morgan Lake—short portages to further lakes for campsites. |
Mudro Lake | 23 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access into Mudro Lake involves portages ranging from 20–185 rods. |
Mudro Lake—Restricted | 22 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Three accesses into Mudro Lake involve portages ranging from 20–185 rods. Restriction is no camping on Horse Lake. |
North Fowl Lake | 70 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access from Little John Lake with an 88-rod and a 160-rod portage to get to North Fowl Lake. Border lake between U.S. & Canada. |
North Kawishiwi River | 29 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access the North Kawishiwi River through Ojibway Lake and Triangle Lake using two portages. |
Pine Lake | 68 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access through McFarland Lake by a 2-rod portage. |
Ram Lake | 44 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 97-rod portage from the parking area. |
Sawbill Lake | 38 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a boat landing at Sawbill Lake. |
Skipper & Portage Lakes | 49 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake. |
Slim Lake | 6 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 90-rod portage to Slim Lake Portages to three additional lakes. |
Snake River | 84 | Tofte/Tofte | Access is a 198-rod portage to Snake River & several short portages before reaching Bald Eagle Lake. |
Snowbank Lake Only | 28 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Must camp all nights on Snowbank Lake. Paddle day trips to other lakes are permitted. Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. |
South Hegman Lake | 77 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 80-rod portage to South Hegman Lake. |
South Kawishiwi River | 32 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 140-rod portage to the river. |
South Lake | 58 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Access is from Gunflint Lake with a 10-mile paddle and two short portages to South Lake. |
Stuart River | 19 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a 480-rod portage to the Stuart River. |
Wood Lake | 26 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. |
Entry Point Name | Entry Point Number | Responsible Ranger District & Town | Other Remarks |
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Clearwater Lake^ | 62 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on Clearwater Lake only. |
East Bearskin Lake* | 64 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder & Canoe. |
Fall Lake* | 24 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Several trip options to Newton, Basswood, & Mud Lakes with additional portages. |
Farm Lake* | 31 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing on Farm Lake with access to South Farm Lake. Paddlers access North Kawishiwi River from Farm Lake. Some trip options available for paddlers with additional portages. |
Lac La Croix Only"" | 12A | LaCroix/Cook | Enter from Crane Lake. You must camp all nights on Lac La Croix. Day trips to other lakes permitted. Use this entry point only after Entry Point 12 Little Vermilion Lake is full. Very difficult to reach Lac La Croix by paddle in one day. |
Little Vermilion Lake" | 12 | LaCroix/Cook | Enter from Crane Lake. Note: not the entry point to use for Trout Lake (#1). On U.S. side motors allowed only up to edge of Snow Bay on Lac La Croix. |
Moose Lake* | 25 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is an boat landing or canoe launch at Moose Lake. Many trip options for paddlers with additional portages. |
Saganaga Lake** | 55 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada (the Crown land and Quetico Park). Large lake with many campsites and easy access. |
Seagull Lake^^ | 54 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of Three Mile Island. Large lake with several campsites. Landing at Seagull Lake. |
Snowbank Lake* | 27 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing or canoe launch at Snowbank Lake. Many trip options for paddlers. |
Trout Lake* | 1 | LaCroix/Cook | Access from Vermilion Lake via a 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. |
- " - Unlimited
- "" - Unlimited, except where paddle only
- ^ - 10 Horsepower
- ^^ - 10 Horsepower, except where paddle only
- * - 25 Horsepower
- ** - 25 Horsepower, except paddle only areas
Entry Point Name | Entry Point Number | Responsible Ranger District & Town | Other Remarks |
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Clearwater Lake^ | L | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on Clearwater Lake only. |
East Bearskin Lake* | M | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Motors allowed on East Bearskin Lake only. No motors on Alder or Canoe Lakes. |
Fall Lake Only* | C | Kawishiwi/Ely | Valid only on Fall Lake not Newton or Basswood. Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. |
Fall Lake, Newton, Pipestone & Beyond* | D | Kawishiwi/Ely | Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Valid on Fall, Newton & Basswood. |
Moose Lake to Newfound & Sucker Lakes* | F | Kawishiwi/Ely beyond Sucker Lake | Valid only on Moose, Newfound and Sucker Lakes. Travel not permitted |
Moose Lake to Prairie Portage to Basswood** | G | Kawishiwi/Ely | Commercial portage service available. Valid on Moose, Newfound, Sucker and Basswood Lakes. |
Saganaga Lake* | J | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada. |
Seagull Lake^ | K | Gunflint/Grand Marais | No motors (use or possession) allowed west of Three Mile Island. |
Snowbank Lake* | H | Kawishiwi/Ely | Motors allowed on Snowbank Lake only. |
South Farm Lake* | I | Kawishiwi/Ely | Motors allowed on South Farm Lake only. |
Trout Lake* | A | LaCroix/Cook | Access from Lake Vermilion via a 180-rod portage suitable for portage wheels. Commercial portage service available. |
- ^ - 10 Horsepower
- * - 25 Horsepower
- ** - 25 Horsepower, except paddle only areas
Entry Point Name | Entry Point Number | Responsible Ranger District & Town | Other Remarks |
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Angleworm Trail | 21 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Trail loops around Angleworm Lake. 12 miles. If paddling, use entry point #20. |
Big Moose Lake Trail | 76 | LaCroix/Cook | No loop options. 2 miles to Big Moose Lake. If paddling use Entry Point #8. |
Blandin Trail | 11 | LaCroix/Cook | Winter route to Lamb Lake. 2.4 miles. |
Border Route Trail—East | 83 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
Border Route Trail—Center | 82 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
Border Route Trail—West | 81 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 53 miles. Shorter options available. |
Brule Lake Trail | 78 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | Trailhead is on Forest Road 326, 1/3 mile south of the Brule Lake parking lot on the east side of the road. Parking at Brule Lake lot. Total trail distance is 7 miles. |
Eagle Mountain Trail | 79 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | The trail is 3.5 miles to the top (one way). Provides access to Brule Lake Trail. |
Herriman Lake Trail | 13 | LaCroix/Cook | 15 miles of trail accesses 4 lakes. Loop options. |
Norway Trail | 10 | LaCroix/Cook | 8 mile trail or 2 mile option. No loops. |
Kekekabic Trail—East | 56 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 46 mile trail that continues to the west side trail head. Rolling terrain through several lakes. Minimal use. |
Kekekabic Trail W./Snowbank | 74 | Kawishiwi/Ely | Loop option includes 27 miles of the Snowbank trail, plus the 46 mile Kekekabic Trail that continues to the east side trail head. |
Partridge Lake/S. Lake Trail | 59 | Gunflint/Grand Marais | 4 miles. If paddling use Entry Point #60. |
Pow Wow Trail | 86 | Tofte/Tofte | 30 mile loop trail. |
Sioux-Hustler Trail | 15 | LaCroix/Cook | 30 mile round trip with loop. Primitive trail not well maintained. |