BWCA Entry Point, Route, and Trip Report Blog
April 27 2024
Entry Point 57 - Magnetic Lake
Magnetic Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Gunflint Ranger Station near the city of Grand Marais, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 47 miles. Access Magnetic Lake and Granite River from Gunflint Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1554 feet
Latitude: 48.0969
Longitude: -90.7621
Magnetic Lake - 57
Number of Permits per Day: 3
Elevation: 1554 feet
Latitude: 48.0969
Longitude: -90.7621
Magnetic Lake - 57
Red Rock Lake - June 2022
by Dakotah
Trip Report
Entry Date:
June 07, 2022
Entry Point:
Saganaga Lake Only
Number of Days:
3
Group Size:
6
Trip Introduction:
Trip with family and friends to the BWCA
Report
Red Rock Lake Trip
- 6 paddlers in 3 Canoes - Campsite #411 (Acceptable site, good locations for 3 tents) - Tow-in service by VCO to portage onto Red Rock Lake - Bunkhouse and breakfast at VCO before the trip - Group decided to basecamp rather than switching campsites - Fishing limited to Bass and Pike, no Walleye were caugh - Water levels were up and there was a lot of "cotton" on the surface from the trees - Weather was nice for June...nights were chilly and days were sunny - Mosquitos were out but not black flies 
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