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July 02 2025

Entry Point 38 - Sawbill Lake

Sawbill Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Tofte Ranger Station near the city of Tofte, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 25 miles. Access is a boat landing at Sawbill Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.

Number of Permits per Day: 11
Elevation: 1802 feet
Latitude: 47.8699
Longitude: -90.8858
Sawbill Lake - 38

Wojack in the wild (Crooked Lake loop)

by jjk2160
Trip Report

Entry Date: May 21, 2014
Entry Point: Mudro Lake
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 1

Trip Introduction:
For many years I have loved camping in the wilderness, starting with my Grandfather bringing me to a National Forest Campground near his home town of Isabella MN. as I've grown older and ventured further into the wilderness, I am always looking for the next step to get further out..... deeper into the woods, away from it all. The BWCA was the next step after spending a few years in Voyageur's National Park with my Family. We attempted a trip to Pipestone Bay two years ago and a smaller Mudro Loop last year.while these were both fun trips and created good memories, we were still a little unprepared to enjoy the full experience. This year after talking to Lynn & John from VNO at the sport show, I booked a fully outfitted solo trip and planned on a Crooked Lake Loop.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

After getting everything ready in the morning and making the drive to Entry point 39 (Baker Lake) from the cities. Which seemed like forever I was so excited. We were finally there! The wait was over. After checking the truck for anything we may have forgotten it was time to head out on the adventure we seeked. So we make our way across Baker, Peterson, and Kelly Lakes. Taking our time. Taking in all the beauty. Portages were not bad at all. At this point the mosquito's were starting to get really bad. Once into Jack Lake we had gone the wrong way and ended up in mosquito hell! It was at this point that we had realized that we had forgot the mosquito spray in the truck! Nothing like them blood suckers getting a hold of you every second that they get. After smacking, itching, scratching and pretty much going insane! We made it to Weird Lake. Our goal for the day so we would be rested for the 240 rod portage into South Temperance Lake in the morning. Little while after we arrived at our campsite we spotted a moose across the lake. We paddled over and took a picture which didn't turn good at all. We were very disappointed. But it made up for the mosquitoes being so bad and not having any bug spray. After that the morning came quick as we pretty much made some food and went to sleep. Mosquito's were unbearable!!!

(EP)Baker Lake, Peterson Lake, Kelly Lake, Jack Lake, Weird Lake

 


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