| Put In: |
Entry Point #14 Little Indian Sioux R. North |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
9 days/84 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Kawishini Ranger District 218-365-7600 |
| Good Level: |
--- |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
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| Permit: |
May 1- Sept. 30: Day and/or overnight permits required. Overnight fee/person/trip: $10/adult, $5/youth age 0-17, $5/Golden Age or Golden Access passport holders. Plus $9 reservation fee/group. Oct 1- April 30: self-issue day or overnight permits. Some high-season permits allocated by lottery. |
| Character/Similar To: |
28 lakes, 4 rivers, 7 creeks, 38 portages. Accesses Indian Village and pictographs; moderate fishing |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
No camping available at landing but there is a public campground at Jeanette Lake. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Each campsite provides a latrine and firepit. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 30 miles Northwest of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Accessed by County Rd. 88. Turn off on Echo Trail and follow for 29.6 miles. Directly after Sioux River bridge, turn right and follow access rd. for 0.3 miles, to parking lot. Portage 40 rods to put in. |
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