BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
April 28 2025
Entry Point 1 - Trout Lake
Trout Lake entry point allows overnight paddle or motor (25 HP max). This entry point is supported by La Croix Ranger Station near the city of Cook, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 30 miles. Access from LakeVermilion via 60-rod canoe portage or 180-rod portage that allows the use of portage wheels. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Number of Permits per Day: 12
Elevation: 1381 feet
Latitude: 47.9144
Longitude: -92.3220
Trout Lake - 1
Family of three - Basecamp on Crab Lake
by MN_Lindsey
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 15, 2017
Entry Point:
Crab Lake and Cummings from Burntside Lake
Number of Days:
4
Group Size:
3
Trip Introduction:
Report
This year we headed into Crab Lake via Burntside Lake for a 4 day basecamp right on Crab Lake to relax and tackle some fishing. Enjoy our video report!
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