| Put In: |
Entry Point #38 Sawbil Lake |
| Take Out: |
same |
| Difficulty: |
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| Gradient: |
-- |
| Run Length: |
5 days/43 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: |
22 lakes, 4 rives, 1 creek, 39 portages. Isolated; excellent fishing; abundant blueberries. |
| Water Craft: |
canoe |
| Land Ownership: |
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Wilderness: |
yes |
| Camping on River: |
USFS camping available on Sawbill Lake. Camping only in designated areas on lakes. Campsites provide firepit and latrine facilities. |
| Location: |
In the Midwestern U.S. (MN), 23 miles North of Tofte, Minnesota |
| Area Name: |
Boudary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
From Tofte, drive north for 23 miles to the end of the road. |
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