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Entry Point 38 - Sawbill Lake
Sawbill Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Tofte, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 25 miles. Access is a boat landing at Sawbill Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 11
Elevation: 1802 feet
Latitude: 47.8699
Longitude: -90.8858
Sawbill Lake - 38
Number of Permits per Day: 11
Elevation: 1802 feet
Latitude: 47.8699
Longitude: -90.8858
Sawbill Lake - 38
August 2019 Grandkids first Trip - Sawbill
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 09, 2019
Entry Point:
Sawbill Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
My daughter, her husband and 3 kids (ages 8-10) had little experience camping and had not been to the Boundary Waters before, so this was their introductory trip. We spent 4 days exploring from Sawbill Lake, and had a blast!
This trip report is a link to the 11 minute YouTube slide show.
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