49 - Skipper and Portage Lakes
Permits Available:
2
Entry Type:
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: 48.05172 Longitude: -90.53660
- Approx. Directions
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Permits
Permit reservations must be made for overnight camping or day use motor in the BWCA. You can make permit reservations through an outfitter or directly. Day use permits for paddling are available at the entry point and do not require a reservation or a fee.
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Trip Reports - Skipper and Portage Lakes
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou lake trip Aug 9th. | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Slow and steady wins the race | Paddling Canoe | 7 Days |
| Making the Most of No Available Permits | Paddling Canoe | 1 Days |
| Rainy day people | Paddling Canoe | 8 Days |
| Time away from the real world. | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| My B's and Me on the Skipper Lizz Loop | Paddling Canoe | 8 Days |
| Skipper to Cross Bay | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| 2009 Portage Lake | Paddling Canoe | 5 Days |
| Musings from the Gunflint | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Poplar Lake to Banadad Lake 2008 | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| The water fall portage, And some humble pie | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 49 - Skipper and Portage Lakes
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage lake- campsites? Also Devilfish | Trip Planning Forum | 11-13-2024 | 11-11-2024 |
| Gunflint Trail Iron Lake to Portage Lake portage | Trip Planning Forum | 05-30-2024 | 05-22-2024 |