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April 27 2026
Entry Point 55 - Saganaga Lake
Saganaga Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 55 miles. No motors (use or possession) west of American Point. Access to Canada (the Crown land and Quetico Park). Large lake with many campsites and easy access. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 15
Elevation: 1184 feet
Latitude: 48.1716
Longitude: -90.8868
Saganaga Lake - 55
Number of Permits per Day: 15
Elevation: 1184 feet
Latitude: 48.1716
Longitude: -90.8868
Saganaga Lake - 55
Clearwater EP to Johnson Falls Video Trip Report
by blea
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 03, 2019
Entry Point:
Clearwater Lake
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
9
Trip Introduction:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp2tLHPRADI
Video of our 10th annual BWCA trip and my 10 year old sons first trip with us.
Report
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp2tLHPRADI
~Clearwater Lake, Caribou Lake, Little Caribou Lake, Pine Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Clearwater Lake,
Caribou Lake,
Little Caribou Lake,
Pine Lake,
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