South Kawishiwi River
South Kawishiwi River
Entry Point #32 provides access to the South Kawishiwi River via a 140-147 rod portage from a small parking area located about 10 miles south of Ely on Highway 1.
Only 2 overnight permits are available daily (May-September), making this a less-crowded gateway to the Boundary Waters with access to river paddling routes upstream toward Lake One and Little Gabbro Lake.
The nearby South Kawishiwi River Campground offers 31 campsites with electric hookups, a boat ramp, canoe rentals, swimming beach, and hiking trails for those seeking accommodations before or after their wilderness trip.
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