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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
August 2022
by salbert
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 25, 2022
Entry Point:
Fall Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
5
Trip Introduction:
This was a great trip! We camped on basswood lake the first night, then at the campsite by basswood falls, then the third night camped close to the portage from Newton Lake to Pipestone Bay. It was a lot of paddling and the wind was tough, but the campsites were great!
Day 1 of 4
Thursday, August 25, 2022~Fall Lake, Newton Lake, Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Fall Lake,
Newton Lake,
Basswood Lake,
Day 3 of 4
Friday, August 26, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 5 of 4
Saturday, August 27, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 7 of 4
Sunday, August 28, 2022~Basswood Lake, Newton Lake, Fall Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Newton Lake,
Fall Lake,
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