| Put In: |
Entry Point # 27 Snowbank Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
7 days/60 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
Kawishini Ranger District 218-365-7600 |
| 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: |
39 lakes, 1 creek, 48 portages. Great trout fishing; exceptionally scenic. |
| Hazards: |
Motorboats on first lake. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
Nearest campground is at Fall Lake. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide latrine and firepit. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 20 miles Northeast of Ely, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From the Voayageur Visitor Center, follow Fernberg Rd. for 18 miles. Turn left onto Snowbank Lake Rd. Follow this gravel rd. (bearing right) for 4 miles to the public landing. |
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