BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
October 15 2025
Entry Point 34 - Island River
Island River entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 19 miles. Two small portages leading to Isabella River. No portages on Island River.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1564 feet
Latitude: 47.7912
Longitude: -91.3332
Island River - 34
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1564 feet
Latitude: 47.7912
Longitude: -91.3332
Island River - 34
South Kawishiwi YouTube Slideshow
by ghamer
Trip Report
Entry Date:
September 04, 2025
Entry Point:
South Kawishiwi River
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
4
Trip Introduction:
Paul, Mitch, Bill and I did a 7-day canoe trip from Sept. 4-11. This a little earlier than most of our Fall trips because we had some scheduling conflicts this year.
We entered at South Kawishiwi River and explored our way up to North Kawishiwi.
Many days we had at least some light rain... on Sept. 8th we had a lot of rain! We had a nice leisurely pace... staying at most sites 2 nights.
Overall another great trip with several meals of fish, beautiful scenery and good comaraderie!
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