BWCA Entry Point: 49 - Skipper and Portage Lakes
Permits Available:
2
Method of Entry:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
Gunflint - 28 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 2 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a 320-rod portage from Poplar Lake or a 230-rod portage from Iron Lake.
- Latitude: 48.0517 Longitude: -90.5366
- Red dot identifies approx. location of campsite.***
- Pin identifies starting location.
- Yellow triangle identifies portage point
- Closed campsite.****BWCA Entry Point information courtesy of the U.S. Forest Service
***NOTICE: Campsite and portage locations are approximated. The Forest Service periodically removes and adds campsites within the BWCA. Campsites are
also often occupied by other groups so please always have backup campsites in mind which feasibility fit with your itinerary. Portage trail can be unmaintained and rerouted. When
planning a Boundary Waters trip, you should purchase maps of the BWCA for use in detailed planning and navigation.
Weather can make travel dangerous or impossible in the BWCA. Be prepared to alter plans and plan according to your groups ability to navigate more difficult water.
Weather can make travel dangerous or impossible in the BWCA. Be prepared to alter plans and plan according to your groups ability to navigate more difficult water.
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