| Put In: |
Entry Point #14 Fall Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
4 days/46 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: |
6 lakes, 3 rivers, 14 portages. Waterfalls & good fishing. |
| Hazards: |
Wind and weather become serious issues on Basswood Lake & River. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boudary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Campground located next to landing. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Each campsote includes a firpeit and latrine. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 3 miles Northeast of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From the Voyageur Visitor Center, follow Fernberg Rd. 5 miles to Forest Route 551 (Fall Lake Rd.). Follow this to the parking lot at the end of the rd. |
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