39 - Baker Lake
Permits Available:
2
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
Tofte - 26 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 2 entry permit(s) granted per calendar day. (May 1st - Sept. 30th)
- Access is a boat landing at Baker Lake with a 10-rod portage into Peterson Lake to reach first campsite.
- Latitude: 47.84523 Longitude: -90.81691
- Approx. Directions
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Permits
Permit reservations must be made for overnight camping or day use motor in the BWCA. You can make permit reservations through an outfitter or directly. Day use permits for paddling are available at the entry point and do not require a reservation or a fee.
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Trip Reports - Baker Lake
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| YouTube Slide Show - Baker Lake to South Temperance | Paddling Canoe | 10 Days |
| Jack lake wildlife adventure | Paddling Kayak | 4 Days |
| Baker Lake - Daughter's First Trip! - 2021 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| July 3 Baker Lake EP, Cherokee loop | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Baker, Cherokee, and Sawbill Route | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
| Mechanic Chain Solo | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| First Solo - Baker Lake Entry | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Out To Jack and Back - Father and Sons First Trip | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| M | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| BWCA 2018. Solo - A Boundary Waters Story | Paddling Canoe | 2 Days |
| 16 Y/0 SOLO into EP#39 Baker Lake near Tofte | Paddling Canoe | 2 Days |
| Baker Lake to Smoke Lake | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Kelly Lake 2015 | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| Back to Jack | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| North from Baker Lake | Paddling Canoe | 6 Days |
Recent Forum Discussions - 39 - Baker Lake
| Discussion | Forum | Last Post | Date Posted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry Point 39 Baker Lake accessibility | Trip Planning Forum | 01-12-2025 | 01-10-2025 |
| Baker Lake Campground | Trip Planning Forum | 01-30-2024 | 01-30-2024 |
| Oct. Solo - Baker or Horseshoe area | Trip Planning Forum | 10-10-2023 | 10-06-2023 |
| Baker or Homer Solo | Trip Planning Forum | 07-05-2022 | 07-04-2022 |
| Entry Point 39 Baker Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 06-19-2022 | 06-18-2022 |
| Baker Lake conditions? | Trip Planning Forum | 06-15-2022 | 06-14-2022 |
| Baker Lake questions | Trip Planning Forum | 05-29-2022 | 05-14-2022 |
| EP39 in October | Trip Planning Forum | 02-21-2022 | 02-18-2022 |
| 39 Baker to 37 Kawishiwi Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 01-19-2022 | 01-11-2022 |
| Baker EP 39 | Fishing Forum | 08-03-2021 | 08-02-2021 |
| Drive time between Baker and Homer | Trip Planning Forum | 07-27-2021 | 07-25-2021 |
| #40 Homer to #39 Baker route | Trip Planning Forum | 07-19-2021 | 07-19-2021 |
| Baker to Long Island Lake | Trip Planning Forum | 06-21-2021 | 06-21-2021 |
| Baker Lake EP Burn Today | Trip Planning Forum | 05-28-2021 | 05-28-2021 |
| Baker Lake entry vs Hog Creek | Trip Planning Forum | 06-26-2020 | 06-26-2020 |
Fishing Tips
| Lake | Species |
|---|---|
| Jack Lake | Walleye,Smallmouth Bass |
| Kelly Lake | Walleye,Northern Pike,Smallmouth Bass |