273 public launches · 171 with trailer ramps · 83 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 7 confirmed free · 67 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
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Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 1 west of Ely, follow Co Rd 88 north for 2.3 miles to Co Rd 404. Follow Co Rd 404 west for 1.2 miles to access.
Fish Lake Flowage · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails · Website
Directions: 12 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 15, then 2 mi E to SW shore.
Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Buhl
Directions: In Buhl off of State St.
Superior Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8.3 miles South of Knife River on N Shore Dr
Vermilion Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails · Website
Directions: From Intersections of State Road 169 and County Road 77 follow CR 77 then take left on Bradley Road
Ash Lake · International Falls, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 13 mi NW of Orr on US Hwy 53, then 0.25 mi W on Cnty Rd 518, then S on State Forest Rd to N shore.
Ban Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 53 in Orr, go east on Hwy 23 10.7 miles. Go south on the Elbow Lake Forest Rd for 4.2 miles. Go west on N Ban Lake Rd for 1.3 miles. Turn west (left) at the sign and continue to access.
Bassett Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by Bassett Township
Directions: Approximately 12 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 18 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, then .5 mi N on Cnty Rd 804 to N shore.
Birch Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Babbitt
Directions: In Babbitt, off County Road 623, on the south side of Birch Lake.
Birch Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Going west on County Hwy 70 (Ely Babbitt Rd) out of Babbitt. Turn north on County Rd 407 (Country Club Rd) and go 1.7 miles. The road ends at the landing.
Black Duck Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 15 mi NE of Orr on Cnty Rd 203 to N shore.
Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi W of Ely on Mn Hwy 1, then 2.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 88, then approximately 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 404 to S shore.
Colby Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Hoyt Lakes
Directions: In the City of Hoyt Lakes, on S shore.
Crane Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Co Rd 23 east out of Orr for 16 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd north for 11.2 miles to Co Rd 425. Follow Co Rd 425 east for 1.5 miles to access.
Crane Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: North of the City of Crane Lake, just of CSAH 24, on the southwest shore of Crane Lake.
Crane Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Orr go east on Hwy 23 (Orr-Buyck Rd) for 16 miles to Hwy 24 (Crane Lake Rd). Follow Crane Lake Rd for 11.2 miles to Co Rd 425 (Handberg Rd).Follow Co Rd 425 northeast for .4 miles to Bayside Dr, follow Bayside Dr for .4 miles, access is on the right.
Ed Shave Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Echo Tr north out of Ely for 13.3 miles to access.
Elbow Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10 mi E of Orr on Cnty Rd 23, then S on Elbow Forest Rd to end of road on NW shore.
Elephant Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 9 mi NE of Orr to SE shore.
Ely Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In SW Gilbert, on NW shore.
Embarrass Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: One mile E of downtown Biwabik on Mn Hwy 135 to N shore.
Embarrass Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Biwabik
Directions: 1 mi E of downtown Biwabik, just south of Mn Hwy 135, to S shore.
Fall Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Winton
Directions: North side of Winton on Longbranch Dr.
Fish Lake Flowage · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power
Notes: Fish Lake, High Banks (N) access site will be closed due to ice buckling on the boat ramp. Please use Fish Lake, (S) access off Esker Truck Trail, 5952 Fish Lake Shores Road, Saginaw MN.
Directions: 9.5 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 48, then S on Cnty Rd 285 to NW shore.
Headquarters Lake · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: 8.5 miles East of Floodwood on Highway 2 to Johnson Road. Continue south on Johnson Road approximately 2.5 miles along the St. Louis County Forest Road. Turn Right at the fork and it will take you to Headquarter's Lake.
Island Lake Reservoir · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power
Directions: 15 miles north of Duluth, off CSAH 4, on the north bank of the Cloquet River.
Island Lake Reservoir · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power
Directions: Take Hwy 4 north for 17 miles out of Duluth to access.
Kabetogama Lake · Fort Frances, St. Louis County
Managed by National Park Service
Directions: Go E on Co Hwy 129 then N on Mead Wood Rd.
Little Long Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 0.5 mi E of Ely on Mn Hwy 169, then 3 mi N on Cnty Rd 88, then 3 mi N on Cnty Rd 116 to NE shore.
Moose Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Orr, go north 1 mile, go east on King Rd for 2.7 miles, turn left on access road, fire number 10133. Stay left on road and follow to access ramp.
Mud Hen Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 11.5 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 609, then 0.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 16 to N shore.
Myrtle Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7.5 mi E of Orr on Cnty Rd 23, to SE shore.
Perch Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: North of Side Lake, take Highway 5 north then east on Perch Lake Road for approximately .5 mile then right to access.
Pike Lake · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by Pike Lake Township
Directions: North of Hermantown, near the junction of CSAHs 9 & 13, on the east shore of Pike Lake.
Pike River Flowage · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 mi W of Tower on Mn Hwy 1, on S side of road.
Salo Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 5.5 mi N of Rollins on Cnty Rd 44, then 1 mi E to W shore.
Section Fourteen Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 3 mi S of Makinen on Cnty Rd 108, then E on access road to S shore.
Shagawa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Ely
Directions: In Ely, on the south shore of Shagawa Lake.
Stewart Creek · Proctor, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Duluth
Directions: From MN Hwy 23, take Clyde Avenue east to access.
Vermilion Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park , US Hwy 169, Soudan MN 55782
Vermilion Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 8 mi E of Cook on Mn Hwy 1, then 4 mi E on Cnty Rd 418, to Frazer Bay on S shore.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by Breitung Township
Directions: North side of Tower on Miettunen Plat Rd.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Intersections of State Road 169 and County Road 77 follow CR 77 to Moccasin Point Road
Vermilion Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 12 mi E of Cook at the end of Cnty Rd 540 on SW side of the Vermilion River channel on Vermilion Lake.
Vermilion Lake · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: West on Hwy 1 from Tower for 4.2 miles. North on Hwy 77 for 5.8 miles. West on Co Rd 115 for 8.5 miles. North on Wakely Rd for 2.7 miles. East on Beatty Rd for 1.8 miles. North on Polley Rd to access.
White Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 4.5 mi S of Rollins on Cnty Rd 44, then 1 mi W to W shore.
Whiteface Reservoir · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: Approximately 13 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 6.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 16, then 3 mi S on Cnty Rd 618 to N shore.
Whitewater Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Hoyt Lakes
Directions: On the W edge of the City of Hoyt Lakes, S of Cnty Rd 110 on access road to N shore.
Wild Rice Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then .5 mi W to NE shore.
Armstrong Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10.3 mi NE of Tower on Mn Hwy 169, to W shore.
Auto Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: Approximately 17 mi NW of Virginia on US Hwy 53, then E on Cnty Rd 377 to W shore.
Bass Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then E to N shore.
Bear Head Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Bear Head Lake State Park, 10 mi E of Tower on Mn Hwy 169, then 7 mi S on Cnty Rd 128 to N shore.
Bear Island Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi N of Babbitt on Cnty Rd 21, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 684 to NE shore.
Bear Island Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: Follow Hwy 21 north of Babbitt to Bear Island River Road. Follow Bear Island River Rd for 4.2 miles to Verbick Rd.
Bear Island Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: Off County Road 490, on the southwest shore of Bear Island Lake
Big Bear Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 37, then approximately 23.5 mi N on Cnty Rd 44, then 3 mi W on Bear Lake Forest Rd, then 0.75 mi SE to W shore.
Big Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Echo Tr north out of Ely for 16.1 miles to access.
Big Rice Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 14 mi N of Virginia on US Hwy 53, off Forest Rd 256, to N shore.
Blueberry Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 21, 7.8 miles south of Ely, head east on Bluberry Lake Rd for 1.2 miles.
Boulder Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power
Directions: Approximately 13 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then 4 mi W on Cnty Rd 269 to SW shore.
Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 8 miles northwest of Ely, off County Road 644, on the northwest shore of Burntside Lake.
Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi E of Ely on Mn Hwy 169, the 3 mi N on Cnty Rd 88, then 4 mi N on Cnty Rd 116, then 2 mi W on Passi Rd (Cnty Rd 803) to NE shore.
Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: Off County Highway 489, adjacent tothe Burntside Lodge on Burntside Lake.
Cadotte Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 15 mi SE of the city of Hoyt Lakes on Cnty Rd 11, then N on Forest Rd804 to N shore
Carey Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Hibbing
Directions: 3.5 mi E of Hibbing on East 25th St (Dupont Road) to W shore.
Caribou Lake · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by Canosia Township
Directions: From Hwy 53, take Midway Road N then go E. on Industrial Road, ramp at end of Industrial Road
Caribou Lake · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 miles north of Hermantown, off County Road 885, on the east shore of Caribou Lake.
Cloquet River · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6.3 miles west of Duluth to Co Hwy 15. North 5.3 miles on Co Hwy 15 to Bachelor Rd. East on Bachelor Rd 0.9 to access
US Army Corps of Engineers Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 12 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 3 mi W on Cnty Rd16 to S shore.
Upper Comstock Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 31 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then 5 mi SW on Cnty Rd547, then 0.5 mi W to N shore.
Coon Lake · Keewatin, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 9 mi S of Hibbing on Mn Hwy 73, then 1 mi W on Cnty Rd 16, then 0.75 mi S on Cnty Rd to N shore.
Dark Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 9.5 miles north ob Buhl, 1 miles west of CSAH 25, on Dark Lake.
Dewey Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10 mi N of downtown Hibbing, off Cnty Rd 931 to SE shore.
Dinham Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2 mi SE of Melrude to N shore.
Elbow Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: 9.5 miles north of Cook, at the end of County Road 426, on the south shore of Elbow Lake.
Elliot Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 12 mi S of Eveleth on US Hwy 53, then 1 mi E on Cnty Rd 93, then 1 mi N to W shore.
Sabin (Embarrass Mine) Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by White Township
Directions: Near Biwabik, Sabin/Embarrass Mine Pit (trout) Lake, Hwy 138 and Mine Lake Road
Fenske Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · KAWISHIWI RANGER DISTRICT: 218-365-7600, CONCESSIONAIRE (SUMMER): 218-365-2963
Directions: 1.5 miles north of Ely, on MN Hwy #169, then 2 miles north & west on Co Rd 88, then 7 miles north on Co Rd 116 (Echo Trail), on the NW shore of Fenske Lake.
Grand Lake · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by Grand Lake Township
Directions: From US 53 in Twig take Hwy 7 west for 1.5 miles to Hage Rd. Follow Hage Rd south for 0.5 miles to the access.
Indian Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mi N of Rollins on Cnty Rd 44.
Island Lake · Keewatin, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 14 mi S of Hibbing on MN Hwy 73 to E shore.
Island Lake Reservoir · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 13 mi N of Arrowhead Rd in Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then .5 mi E on access road to E shore.
James Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 12 mi N of Virginia on Mn Hwy 53 to N shore.
Janette Lake · Keewatin, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 13 mi S of Hibbing on Mn Hwy 73, then 0.5 mi S on Cnty Rd 443, then 0.5 mi SE on access road to NE shore.
Jeanette Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 3.8 mi N of Buyck, on Cnty Rd 24, then 11.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 116 (EchoTrail), to S shore and W side of bay, across from campground.
Johnson Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 7 miles southwest of Ely, on the east shore of Johnson Lake, off CSAH 21.
Kabetogama Lake · Fort Frances, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: From Hwy 53 follow Gamma Rd north for 6.4 miles to Ness Rd. Take Ness Rd east for 0.3 miles to access.
Kabetogama Lake · Fort Frances, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Wooden Frog Campground, Kabetogama State Forest,. Co Rd 673 then E on Waltz Rd.
Kabetogama Lake · Fort Frances, St. Louis County
Managed by National Park Service
Directions: From Hwy 53 follow Gamma Rd for 2.5 miles to Gappa Rd. Follow Gappa Rd 1 mile east to access.
Kinney Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by Kinney Township
Directions: In Kinney off of 1st St
Gilbert Pit Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Gilbert
Directions: Southeastern side of Gilbert on Wisconsin Ave.
Leora Lake · Hermantown, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: US Hwy 53, East on Co Rd 49 (Three Lakes Road) small roadside access
Sand Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 11 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then approximately 21 mi N on Cnty Rd44, then 1.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 266, then 0.75 mi N to SE shore.
Long Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by Balkan Township
Directions: From Hwy 73 follow Briski Rd west for 1 mile to Balch Rd. Take Balch Rd north for 1 mile to Hyvarinen Rd. Follow Hyvarinen Rd west for 1 mile to Long Lake Rd. Take Long Lake Rd north for 0.2 miles to Centa Rd. Take Centa Rd west for 0.2 miles to access
Loon Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by White Township
Directions: Follow Co Hwy 16 north and east from Makinen for 6.8 miles to Co Rd 344. Take Co Rd 344 north for 1 mile to Rd 37. Take Rd 37 west for 0.3 miles to access.
Lost Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7 mi S on Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 108, then 0.75 mi W on Cnty Rd 334 to S shore.
Lost Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: West from Tower on Hwy 1 for 5.8 miles. North on Holter Rd for 1.2 miles. Northeast on Robert Rd for 1 mile to access.
Low Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Cedar Lake Rd north out of Winton to Cloquet Line. Follow Cloquet Line north for 4.5 miles to Clear Lake Rd. Continue to follow Clear Lake Rd for 1.2 miles to access.
Mashkenode Lake · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Mountain Iron
Directions: Follow CR 7 south out of Virginia for 2.2 miles to the access.
McQuade Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10.5 mi E of downtown Hibbing, on Cnty Rd 592, to N shore.
McQuade Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 11 mi E of downtown Hibbing, S of Cnty Rd 592, to W shore.
Morcom Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi N of Melrude on Cnty Rd 322, then 2 mi E on Cnty Rd 641, then NE to SW shore.
Mott Pit Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Mountain Iron
Directions: From Hwy 169 in Mt Iron, go north on Mineral Ave for 1 mile, west on Main St for .6 miles, south on Old Hwy 169 .7 miles, east on Mott Rd .2 miles, continue east to tracks, go north to lake.
Mud Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 10 miles north of Buhl, off County Road 461, on the south shore of Mud Lake.
Mud Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Hwy 1 for 7.5 miles east out of Soudan. Take Mud Creek Rd northwest for 3.5 miles to the access. Small Boats Only.
Murphy Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Hwy 53 12.5 miles south of Eveleth to Public Access Road
Nels Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 8 miles north of Ely, 1 mile east of CSAH 116, on the southwest shore of Nels Lake.
Nichols Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi S of Cotton on US Hwy 52, then 4 mi W on Cnty Rd 232 to N shore.
North Twin Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Aurora
Directions: 5.5 miles south of Aurora, on the south shore of North Twin Lake.
One Pine Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 6.5 miles south of Ely, off CSAH 21, on the west shore of One Pine Lake.
Pelican Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: Off County Highway 517, on the northeast shore of Pelican Lake.
Pelican Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.5 mi S of Orr on US Hwy 53, then 1.5 mi W on Cnty Rd 23 to SE shore.
Pelican Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: 1 mile west of Orr, at the end of County Road 515, on the east side of Pelican Lake.
Pelican Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: At the end of County Road 516 on Pelican Lake.
Pelican Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Orr
Directions: In the City of Orr, off US Highway #53, on the east shore of Pelican Lake, by the American Legion Hall.
Pelican Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US 53 south of Orr follow Nett Lake Rd west for 1.5 miles to the access.
Pfeiffer Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 21 miles north of Virginia, on US Highway 53, then 10 miles east on County Rd 22 & MN Highway 1, then 2 miles south on Forest Rd 256, on Pfeiffer Lake.
Shagawa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Ely
Directions: On N Pioneer Trail on the north side of Ely.
Pleasant Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 7 mi S of Virginia on US Hwy 53, then 2 mi E on Cnty Rd 95, then S on access road to N shore.
Prairie Lake · Moose Lake, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10 mi S of Floodwood on Mn Hwy 73 to E shore.
Sabin Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Biwabik, go east 1.5 miles, go north on Giants Ridge Rd for 4.8 miles. Parking lot and ramp will be to the east.
Shagawa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 miles northwest of Ely, on the northwest shore of Shagawa Lake.
Shagawa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Ely
Directions: In Ely, on the southeast shore of Shagawa Lake.
Shagawa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: On the north edge of Ely, just east of Grand Ely Lodge and north of Miners Lake.
Shoe Pack Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 9 miles northwest of Chisholm, off County Road 791, on the north shore of Shoe Pack Lake.
Side Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Side Lake off of Mccarthy Beach Rd
Silver Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5.5 mi S of Biwabik on Cnty Rd 4, then 1 mi E on Cnty Rd 525 to SW shore.
South Twin Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Aurora
Directions: 6 miles south of Aurora, off CSAH 100, on the southwest shore of South Twin Lake.
Spring · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Hwy 4 north for 12 miles out of Duluth to Normanna Rd. Follow Normanna Rd for 5.7 miles to Pequaywan Lake Rd. Take Pequaywan Lake Rd for 7.3 miles to access.
St James Pit Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Aurora
Directions: Northeast side of Aurora on 3rd Ave N.
St. Louis River Estuary · Superior, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Duluth
Directions: In Duluth, off Minnesota Avenue, on the southwest side of the peninsula on the Saint Louis River.
Sargent Creek · Proctor, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Duluth, off MN Hwy 23, to N bank.
Lake Superior · Superior, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Duluth, under the Blatnik Bridge (US Hwy 53) on S bank.
Stone Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by 56-17 Township, St. Louis County
Directions: 12 miles south of Eveleth, off County Road 319, on the southeast shore of Stone Lake.
Strand Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by Cotton (E) Township
Directions: 3 miles southeast of Cotton, 2 miles south of CSAH 52, on the north shore of Strand Lake.
Little Stone Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: On Drummond Rd 1.4 miles southeast of Rollins.
Little Sturgeon Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hibbing on US Hwy 169, then 13 mi N on Cnty Rd 5, then 2 mi W to E bank.
West Twin Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: West on Hwy 1 from Tower for 4.2 miles. North on Hwy 77 for 5.4 miles. Northeast on Birch Point Rd for 1.5 miles to access.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4 mi W of Tower on Mn Hwy 169, then 3.75 mi N on Cnty Rd 77, then 1.5 mi E on Cnty Rd 414 to end of road.
Vermilion Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 7.2 miles to access.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Tower
Directions: 1 mile north of Tower, on the north side of Hoodoo Point on Vermilion Lake.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Tower
Directions: 1 mile north of Tower, on the south side of Hoodoo Point on Vermilion Lake.
Vermilion Lake · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 17 mi N of Cook on Cnty Rd 24, then 1 mi S on Cnty Rd 596, to end of road, on N shore.
Vermilion Lake · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.5 mi N of Cook on Cnty Rd 24, then 3 mi E on Cty Rd 78, then 1 mi N on Cnty Rd 478 to S shore.
Vermilion Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Hwy 1 for 7.5 miles east out of Soudan. Take Mud Creek Rd northwest for 7.8 miles to the access.
Vermilion Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by Breitung Township
Directions: 2.5 miles northeast of Tower, on Stuntz Bay, on the south shore of Vermilion Lake.
Vermilion River · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Buyck, on E side Cnty Rd 24, and N bank.
West Robinson Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by MNDOT
Directions: East side of Robinson Lake on Hwy 1
West Two Rivers Reservoir · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Mountain Iron
Directions: In Mountain Iron, south on county road 761 (Campground Road), adjacent West Two Rivers campground.
White Iron Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.5 miles southeast of Ely, off County Highway 655, on the west shore of White Iron Lake.
Whiteface Reservoir · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power and Light
Directions: 17.5 miles south of Aurora, off County Road 265, on the south shore of Whiteface Reservoir Lake.
Wolf Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 mi SW of Brimson on Cnty Rd 547 to S shore.
Wolf Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Head north on Railroad Trail from Hwy 1.
Wynne Lake · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: 3.4 miles northeast of Biwabik on Hwy 138.
Ash River · Fort Frances, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 30 mi N of Orr on US Hwy 53, then 9 mi E on Cnty Rd 129 to access, right side of road, N side of river.
Eagles Nest #2 Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 10 mi E of Tower on Mn Hwy 169, then 2 mi S on Cnty Rd 599, to N shore and left side of road.
Eagles Nest #3 Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Bear Head Lake State Park, 10 mi E of downtown Tower on Mn Hwy 169, then 5 mi S on Cnty Rd 128, then 1 mi N on State Park Rd to S shore.
Echo Lake · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service · (218)666-0020
Directions: 3.8 miles north of Buyck on county Road 24, then 1 miles east on County Road 116 (Echo Trail), on the south shore of Echo Lake.
Floodwood River · Keewatin, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Floodwood
Directions: In the City of Floodwood, from Hwy 73 (Elm Street) go E on West 4th Ave then N on Pine St, then E on W. 3rd Street to city park.
Longyear (North) Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Chisholm
Directions: In Chisholm off of Central Ave NE
Pelican River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Co Rd 180 east from Cusson for 6.5 miles to access.
Silver Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Virginia
Directions: In Virginia at N 9th Ave and Chestnut Street
Saint Louis River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Brookston off of CR 31
Saint Louis River · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 5 miles south of the City of Hoyt Lakes, 0.75 miles east of Forest Route 346, on the northwest bank of the Saint Louis River.
Saint Louis River · Esko, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Fond du Lac
Directions: Head south out of Duluth on Hwy 23 for 9.2 miles to the access.
Saint Louis River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi S of Brookston on Cnty Rd 31, then 1.5 mi E on US Hwy 2 to E bank.
Saint Louis River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US 2 follow Nygaard Rd north for 1.5 miles to the access.
Saint Louis River · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hoyt Lakes, drive east on County Highway 110 4.5 miles. Turn north on County Rd 569, follow for 2.7 miles. Turn east on the Skibo Rd (FR 120), follow 1.3 miles. Turn south on the Laird Creek Rd (FR 795), follow for 3.5 miles.
Sturgeon Lake · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In McCarthy Beach State Park, 12 mi NW of Hibbing to SE shore.
West Twin Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 169 west of Ely head south on Boundary Rd W for 1.8 miles to the access.
Bass Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 3 miles north of Ely, off CSAH 116, on the southwest tip of Bass Lake.
Burntside Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi W of Ely on Mn Hwy 169, then 2 mi N on Cnty Rd 404 to river.
Clearwater Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: North of Duluth take Rice Lake Road then West on W. Pioneer Road to just before Lavaque Rd, Lake on north side of road.
Island Lake Reservoir · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by Minnesota Power
Directions: 14 miles north of Duluth, on the Cloquet River.
Mirror Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: North of Duluth take Rice Lake Road then West on W. Pioneer Road to just before Lavaque Rd, Lake on north side of road
Angleworm Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: Portage runs northeast from CSAH 116, on the south shore of Angleworm Lake.
Agassa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 20 miles north of Tower, 0.25 miles east of Forest Route 200, on the southwest shore fo Astrid Lake.
Big Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From CR 16 follow VF 416 north for 6.2 miles to access trail. Follow access trail for 5 miles to the access.
Bird Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 4 miles southeast of the City of Hoyt Lakes, off County Road 569, on the west shore of Bird Lake.
Blackwood Lake · Moose Lake, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: 6.9 miles north on Highway 73 from Highway 210 OR 10.3 miles south on Highway 73 from US Highway 2.
Briar Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 37, then 7 mi N on Cnty Rd 44, then 1 mi NE on Cnty Rd 272.
Clear Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 9.5 miles north of Buhl, off County Road 461, on the northwest shore of Clear Lake.
Elephant Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 9 mi NE of Orr to SE shore.
Everett Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: On the west side of CSAH 116, on the northeast shore of Everett Lake.
Franklin Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 19 miles northeast of Orr, 0.5 miles northwest of Forest Route 203, on the south shore of Franklin Lake.
Superior Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife
Directions: 6.5 miles south of Knife River on N Shore Dr
Grassy Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: Follow Co Rd 116 north out of Ely for 7.8 miles to MacKie Rd. Follow MacKie Rd for 3.5 miles and turn right onto forest rd.
Hanson Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Co Rd 116 for 7 miles north out of Ely. Take first left after Norway Ln onto forest road and follow to access.
Hobo Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 3.5 miles north of Ely, 1 mile east of CSAH 116 (Echo Trail), on the southwest shore of Hobo Lake.
Little Fork River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Cook
Directions: From Hwy 53 in Cook, go north on River St four blocks until you cross the river. Access is immediately on your right after crossing river.
Waksapiwi Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 22 miles north of Soudan, north of CSAH 116, on the west bank of Little Indian Sioux River. This is a Boundary Waters Canoe Area entry point.
Little Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From CR 120 south of Ely follow Birch Lake Rd south for 1.4 miles to Gorske Rd. Follow access trail east for 1 mile to the access.
Astrid Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 21 miles northwest of Tower, off Forest Route 200, on the east shore of Maude Lake.
Meander Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 21 miles northwest of Ely, off Forest Route 679, on Meander Lake.
Minister Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: From Hwy 169 in Ely follow Co Rd 88 northwest to Co Rd 116. Follow Co Rd 116 for 4.4 miles to Co Rd 803. Follow Co Rd 803 for 0.7 miles to access.
Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 9 mi N of Hermantown on Cnty Rd 48, then 1 mi E on Cnty Rd 43 to S shore.
Otto Lake · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 15 miles southeast of the City of Hoyt Lakes, off Forest Route 416, on the east shore of Otto Lake.
Pauline Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 23 miles northeast of Orr, off CSAH 116, on the northeast shore of Pauline Lake.
Perch Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: From Hwy 21 north of Babbitt, follow Rivard Rd east for 0.7 miles. Follow NF-191 east for 1.4 miles to access.
Picket Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 8.5 miles north of Ely, off Forest Route 457.
Slim Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 8 miles northwest of Ely, 0.5 miles west of County Road 644, on the east shore of Slim Lake.
Saint Louis River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1.5 mi N of Floodwood on Mn Hwy 73, then 4 mi NE on Cnty Rd 29 to W bank.
Saint Louis River · Proctor, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Fond du Lac
Directions: Head south out of Duluth on Hwy 23 for 7.9 miles to the access.
Saint Louis River · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes on Hwy 110.
Saint Louis River · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi S of Eveleth on US Hwy 53, then 4 mi W on Cnty Rd 16, then 4.5 mi S on Cnty Rd 7, then 3 mi W on Cnty Rd 27.
Stone Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 12 miles east of the City of Hoyt Lakes, on the west shore of Stone Lake.
Vermilion River · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 18 miles northeast of Orr, off Forest Route 491, on the northwest side of the Vermilion River.
Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi S of the city of Crane Lake on Cnty Rd 24, then 4.5 mi W on GoldMine Rd to Holmes Creek.
West Twin Lake · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by St. Louis County
Directions: From US 2 take Twin Lakes Dr south for 3.8 miles to the access.
Whisper Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: From Hwy 21 north of Babbitt, follow Rivard Rd east for 0.7 miles. Follow NF-191 east for 1.4 miles to access.
Agassa Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 0.75 miles portage from CSAH 116 (Echo Trail) to Agassa Lake.
Camp Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 21 take Co Rd 360 north 4.2 miles to access path.
Cloquet River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Heading North on State Hwy 53 turn left on County Road 7 (Twig intersection) continue traveling West for approximately 6.5 miles parking area is on North side of road.
Gansey Lake · Keewatin, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi NW of Chisholm on Cnty Rd 5, then W on Cnty Rd 81 to S shore.
Holter Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 21 take Co Rd 360 north 6.2 miles to access road.
Skeleton Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 1 follow Co Hwy 128 south for 1.9 miles to Walsh Rd. Follow Walsh Rd for 2.5 miles to access.
Johnson Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: Take Co Rd 180 out of Cusson for 9 miles to NF-203. Follow NF-203 for 15.5 miles to access.
Joseph Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 21 near Babbitt follow Co Rd 904 west 1.7 miles to W Bear Island Lake Rd. Follow W Bear Island Lake Rd to Makkyla Trl and follow this west to the access.
Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Buhl
Directions: In Buhl off of Crant Location
Thirty-Six Lake · Moose Lake, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 20 mi SE of Floodwood, to S shore of Kytola Lake.
Superior Lake · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Duluth
Directions: Take Hwy 61 north 3.5 miles from Hwy 35 to Brighton Beach Rd
Little Fork River · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 8 mi W of Cook on Mn Hwy 1, then .25 mi S on Mn Hwy 73, to E side of road.
Moose River · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 1 mile north of CSAH 116, on the east bank of the Moose River.
Paradise Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by Alden Township
Directions: Take Hwy 4 north for 12 miles out of Duluth to Normanna Rd. Follow Normanna Rd for 5.7 miles to Pequaywan Lake Rd. Take Pequaywan Lake Rd. for 4.3 miles to Co Rd 266. Follow Co Rd 266 for 5.7 miles to Paradise Lake Rd.
Pelican River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Co Rd 180 east from Cusson for 5.3 miles to NF-609. Follow NF-609 for 5.8 miles to access.
Pickerel Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 1 follow Co Hwy 128 south for 1.3 miles to Eagles Nest Twp
Purvis Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 1 follow Co Hwy 128 south for 3.8 miles to Co Rd 598. Follow Co Rd 598 east for 1.5 miles to Purvis Lake.
Rice River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: North of Angora where the Rice River crosses Hwy 53
Rice River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 4.5 miles south of Angora where the Rice River crosses Hwy 53
Round Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From CR 16 follow VF 416 north for 6.2 miles to access trail. Follow access trail for 2.3 miles to the access.
Saint Louis River · Esko, St. Louis County
Managed by City of Duluth
Directions: Head south out of Duluth on Hwy 23 for 9.2 miles to the access in Chambers Grove Park.
Saint Louis River · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 6 mi S of Eveleth on US Hwy 53, then 4 mi W on Cnty Rd 16, then 0.5 mi S on Cnty Rd 7 to S bank.
Saint Louis River · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Hwy 110 southeast from Hoyt Lake for 3.7 miles to Usfs 0305.
Laird Creek · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hoyt Lakes, drive east on County Highway 110 4.5 miles. Turn north on County Rd 569, follow for 2.7 miles. Turn east on the Skibo Rd (FR 120), follow 1.3 miles. Turn south on the Laird Creek Rd (FR 795), follow for 1.7 miles to access trail.
Saint Louis River · Hibbing, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 1 mi E of Toivola on Cnty Rd 52 to E bank.
Saint Louis River · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: One mile east of Forbes, on Mn Highway #16.
Stuart River · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: Follow Echo Tr north out of Ely for 16.1 miles to Stuart Portage. Follow Stuart Portage 1.5 miles north to access.
Sturgeon River · Chisholm, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: 18 miles north of Chisolm, on the east side of MN Highway 73, on the south bank of the Sturgeon River.
Susan Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 9.3 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd for 0.5 miles to access.
Vermilion River · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 9.3 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd/Co Rd 24 for 8 miles to Co Rd 422. Follow Co Rd 422 for 4.2 miles to access.
Vermilion River · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3 mi SE of Buyck on Cnty Rd 24, to W bank and CCC campsite.
Vermilion River · Virginia, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Vermilion Dr north from Cook for 9.3 miles to Crane Lake Rd. Follow Crane Lake Rd/Co Rd 24 for 8 miles to Co Rd 422. Follow Co Rd 422 for 2.4 miles to River Richard Rd. Follow River Richard Rd to access
Cloquet River · Arnold, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Forestry
Directions: From Arrowhead Rd in NW Duluth, 11 mi N on Cnty Rd 4, then approximately 27 mi E and N on Cnty Rd 44, then 3 mi W on Forest Road.
Cloquet River · Cloquet, St. Louis County
Managed by MNDOT
Directions: 14 miles West of Duluth on Hwy 53
Cloquet River · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Approximately 19 mi N of Duluth on Cnty Rd 4, then 5.5 mi E on Carrol Forest Rd.
Cloquet River · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by Ault Township
Directions: On N Loop Rd 1.5 miles west of Rollins.
Eagles Nest #3 Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From Hwy 1 follow Co Hwy 128 south for 1.9 miles to Walsh Rd. Follow Walsh Rd for 2.5 miles to access.
Moose River · Ely, St. Louis County
Managed by U.S. Forest Service
Directions: On the south side of Forest Route 464, south of Echo Trail, on the west bank of the Moose River.
Pelican River · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Co Rd 180 east from Cusson for 5.3 miles to NF-609.
Pike River · Aurora, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: West on Hwy 21 from Embarrass for 2.8 miles. North on Hwy 135 for1.5 miles.
Saint Louis River · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Long Lake Rd north out of Makinen for 2 miles to Bodas Rd. Take Bodas Rd, CR 95, west 0.4 miles to access.
Eightmile Creek · Parkville, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Where Eight Mile Creek crosses #24 south of Buyck, on Eight Mile Creek.
Superior, St. Louis County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From West Duluth, follow 59th Ave W south to Raleigh St. Follow Raleigh St east to Lesure St. Follow Lesure St to access.
Esquagama Lake · Gilbert, St. Louis County
Half Moon Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Crane Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Crane Lake · Ely, St. Louis County
Elephant Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Kjostad Lake · Mountain Iron, St. Louis County
Lake Superior · Duluth, St. Louis County
Sale Lake · Two Harbors, St. Louis County
Managed by USDA Forest Service
Directions: Salo Lake is located 25 miles southeast of Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota. From Hoyt Lakes take Highway 110 for 13 miles Turn left (east) on County Highway 16 for 7.5 miles Turn right (south) on Highway 44 for 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Salo Lake Road/ Twp 6210. The picnic area and boat landing entrance is about 1 mile down this road.
Spruce Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Vermilion Lake · Babbitt, St. Louis County
Vermilion Lake · Virginia, St. Louis County
Warren Lake · Eveleth, St. Louis County
Whiteface Reservoir · Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Managed by USDA Forest Service · (218)229-8800
Directions: From Eveleth, Minnesota, take Highway 53 south for 7.8 miles, turn east on County Road 16 and travel 18.5 miles. Turn south on County Road 618 and travel 2.5 miles to Whiteface Reservoir.
Hoyt Lakes, St. Louis County
Lake Superior · Duluth, St. Louis County
Lake Superior · Duluth, St. Louis County
Lake Superior · Superior, St. Louis County
Lake Superior · Superior, St. Louis County
Sherman Group Tailings Basin · Chisholm, St. Louis County