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November 01 2026
Entry Point 26 - Wood Lake
Wood Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 13 miles. Access to Wood Lake is a 180-rod portage. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1361 feet
Latitude: 47.9691
Longitude: -91.6001
Wood Lake - 26
August 2022
by salbert
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 25, 2022
Entry Point:
Fall Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
5
Trip Introduction:
This was a great trip! We camped on basswood lake the first night, then at the campsite by basswood falls, then the third night camped close to the portage from Newton Lake to Pipestone Bay. It was a lot of paddling and the wind was tough, but the campsites were great!
Day 1 of 4
Thursday, August 25, 2022~Fall Lake, Newton Lake, Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Fall Lake,
Newton Lake,
Basswood Lake,
Day 2 of 4
Friday, August 26, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 3 of 4
Saturday, August 27, 2022~Basswood Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Day 4 of 4
Sunday, August 28, 2022~Basswood Lake, Newton Lake, Fall Lake
Lakes Traveled:
Basswood Lake,
Newton Lake,
Fall Lake,
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