BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
May 26 2026
Entry Point 14 - Little Indian Sioux River North
Number of Permits per Day: 6
Elevation: 1364 feet
Latitude: 48.1466
Longitude: -92.2103
Day Trip LISN
Entry Date:
August 14, 2024
Entry Point:
Little Indian Sioux River (north)
Number of Days:
1
Group Size:
1
[paragraph break]At one point I started hearing thumps of something hitting the ground. I was able to figure out these were green pinecones that were being thrown down by a red squirrel high up in the canopy of the mature red pines that dominate this site. Once I could see where he was, I engaged in a little game of catch where I would try to catch the pinecones as they Plinko’d through the branches. I’m sure anyone seeing this would have questioned my sanity.
[paragraph break]I finished packing up camp and during my walk around found plenty of little pieces of trash. Obviously a 'well loved' campsite. I left camp and made my way quickly over to the lengthy portage to Burntside. This time I would be walking this distance three times as I double portaged across. My timing was very good as the tow boat came into view less than a minute after I brought my final load over. Was happy to see my new friend Andy driving the boat and he was excited to hear all about my trip. He said I definitely made the right call in getting that tow that day, although the lake wasn’t as bad as I had feared.
[paragraph break]I was back at the landing before I knew it. Loaded up my gear and strapped the canoe on and started on my drive home. It really was a great trip and it's got me considering an October solo! ~Crab Lake, Burntside Lake