Bear Island Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
Bear Island Lake (S) Public Water Access Site
Bear Island Lake (S) offers a concrete boat ramp on the southwest side of the lake, located 10 miles southwest of Ely via Highway 21 and Escape Road.
The site provides motorized and non-motorized boating access to a lake with a sand beach and 4 backcountry campsites, with nearby lakes including Johnson Lake, One Pine Lake, and Whisper Lake.
Note that potable water and restrooms are not available at this access site.
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