BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
October 29 2025
Entry Point 24 - Fall Lake
Fall Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 7 miles. "Access is a boat landing at Fall Lake. Several trip options to Newton, Basswood, & Mud Lakes with additionalportages." This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 14
Elevation: 1324 feet
Latitude: 47.9527
Longitude: -91.7213
"This trip will be taking off from Fall Lake up through Newton Falls portage onto Pipestone Bay campsites. 3 day, 2 night trip into the wilderness.
Number of Permits per Day: 14
Elevation: 1324 feet
Latitude: 47.9527
Longitude: -91.7213
"This trip will be taking off from Fall Lake up through Newton Falls portage onto Pipestone Bay campsites. 3 day, 2 night trip into the wilderness.
June 2025
by bfurlow
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 05, 2025
Entry Point:
Moose Lake
Number of Days:
6
Group Size:
2
Trip Introduction:
Great trip to Knife Lake area this past June with my oldest son.
Report
Fantastic trip to Knife Lake with my son this past June.
It was his third trip, and his longest. We had really good weather, good fishing, great paddling, very few bugs, not a lot of people, and only one day of rain! Lots of good memories from this trip and already planning for 2026.
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