| Put In: |
Entry Point #38 Sawbill Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
7 days/77 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Gunflint Ranger District
218-387-1750 |
| Good Level: |
-- |
| Season Comments: |
May, June, July, August, September
|
| 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: |
41 lakes, 3 rivers, 2 creeks, 56 portages. Abundant wildlife; excellent fishing. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
USFS campsites available at Sawbill Lake. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide latrine and firepit facilities |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 23 miles North of Tofte, Minnesota |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Tofte drive north on Cooke County Rd. for 23 miles |
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