9 - Little Indian Sioux River (south)
Permits Available:
1 permit every other day
Entry Type:
Overnight Paddle Only
Ranger Station:
La Croix - 44 miles from office
Entry Point Notes:
- 1 permit every other day
- Heading South from the Echo Trail. Difficult route. Four portages to Bootleg Lake.
- Latitude: 48.14196 Longitude: -92.20787
- 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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Outfitting/Gear Rental
View OutfittersTrip Reports - Little Indian Sioux River (south)
| Trip Name | Type | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux-Hustler Trail, Backpacking | Hiking | 3 Days |
| Sioux Hustler Trail Loop Backpack Trip | Hiking | 3 Days |
| Four Solos - Visions Of Sin Trip | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
| the short, early april solo | Paddling Canoe | 3 Days |
| Southern Reaches of Little Indian Sioux | Paddling Canoe | 4 Days |
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