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Date/Time: 06/01/2024 11:12PM

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Author	Message Text
straighthairedcurly	07/13/2022 08:14PM Yes, all the public parking areas for entry points allow overnight parking. You just can't camp there.
cyclones30	07/13/2022 12:15PM bobbernumber3: "Why are you looking for overnight parking? Seems like a short trip or do you need long-term parking? Or is this a sleep-in-the-car situation?" You can do loops or out and back from there. Many many days if you wish. South Lake entry would put you into the Vento where you could spend the whole season or Magnetic Lake you could see the rest of the park with in theory for the whole season. Both you can start on Gunflint Lk
bobbernumber3	07/13/2022 06:07AM SyDort: Why are you looking for overnight parking? Seems like a short trip or do you need long-term parking? Or is this a sleep-in-the-car situation?
cyclones30	07/12/2022 05:39PM Yep, call Gunflint Lodge (already mentioned) but it looks like there's a boat ramp w/ some parking just before you get to them. There also appears to be a pull-off on the far west road along the lake shore with lake access right there. It doesn't look like it's nearly as official of a parking area though. This is just from me scrolling around on Google Maps
RT	07/12/2022 03:59PM Give Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters a call. They will be able to let you know with certainty where the parking is. (218) 388-2294
SyDort	07/12/2022 03:49PM straighthairedcurly: "There is a public parking area on Gunflint Lake. When traveling north on the Gunflint Trail, turn right on CR 50 and travel about a half mile (parking on left). This small lot serves as the parking area for EP 57 (Magnetic Lake) and EP 58 (South Lake)." Thanks for this! Would you happen to know whether this public parking area allows for you to park overnight, that is, without getting ticketed, towed, etc?
straighthairedcurly	07/12/2022 02:42PM There is a public parking area on Gunflint Lake. When traveling north on the Gunflint Trail, turn right on CR 50 and travel about a half mile (parking on left). This small lot serves as the parking area for EP 57 (Magnetic Lake) and EP 58 (South Lake).
cyclones30	07/12/2022 12:56PM billconner: "I have not been there but if by "launch off area" you mean a BWCAW entry point, I'm sure there is a free parking area." Gunflint isn't in the BW so there may not be the usual kiosk. I've never been yet but I'd think there has to be a Magnetic Lake kiosk somewhere though? To the OP, call Gunflint Lodge... they'll know for sure. They're right there and deal with that stuff every day.
billconner	07/12/2022 06:13AM I have not been there but if by "launch off area" you mean a BWCAW entry point, I'm sure there is a free parking area.
SyDort	07/11/2022 09:24PM Hello everyone, Is there overnight parking anywhere near Gunflint Lake, especially near the launch off area? I don't mind paying a fee is necessary. Thanks so much!