FEATURED SUPERIOR NATIONAL FOREST PADDLE ROUTES
No-Permit-Required Paddles Outside BWCAW
There are a variety of different canoeing experiences within the Superior National Forest that do not require a BWCAW permit, including a series of lakes connected by portages, slow-moving meandering rivers, as well as more challenging and faster-moving waters. Some of these areas provide excellent fishing. A few suggestions include: • Bass → Dry → High Lakes 3 miles
• Fenske → Sletton → Tee → Grassy → Low → Bass Lakes 3 miles • Burntside Lake → Dead River → Twin Lakes → Everett Lake 11 miles • Hunting Shack River 4 miles
Fenske Lake | Photo: Jim Schwartz @elyminnesotaphotography
Circle Route: 2 or 3 Day Backcountry Canoe Camping Trip
This ten-lake, two-river backcountry canoe route has campsites similar to those in the BWCAW. The area provides an opportunity to have a Wilderness-style camping experience without Wilderness permits and regulations. The route offers a variety of flora and fauna and varied terrain.
Campsites have tent pads, fire grates and latrines. These campsites are often less used and are accessible by boat or canoe. All sites are available on a first come, first served basis
with one group per campsite. More Info on the Circle Route >
Contact an Ely outfitter and/or the Kawishiwi Ranger District Office to get started.
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