Wilderness Entry Points Due to washouts and flooded roads several Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) Entry Points remain inaccessible. Additional Entry Points on the Tofte Ranger District were added today due to washouts and rising water levels cutting off road access. BWCAW permits have been cancelled through June 22, 2024 for the following Entry Points: - Stuart River Entry Point #19
- Angleworm Lake Entry Point #20 and Angleworm Trail Entry Point #21
- South Hegman Lake Entry Point #77
BWCAW permits have been cancelled through June 25, 2024 for the following Entry Points: - Trout Lake Overnight Motor and Day Use Motor Entry Point #1 inaccessible due to washouts and the motorized portage not being able to operate on the road/trail. Overnight paddle permits are still being issued and the canoe portage is open.
- Slim Lake Entry Point #6 inaccessible due to washouts on the North Arm of Burntside Road. From Big Lake Entry Point #7 inaccessible due to a major washout on the access road.
- Mudro Lake Entry Point #23 inaccessible due to a major washout on the North Grassy Road.
- Bog Lake Entry Point #67 inaccessible due to washouts and flooding.
- Island River Entry Point #34 inaccessible due to washouts and flooding.
- Isabella Lake Entry Point #35 inaccessible due to washouts and flooding.
- Pow Wow Trail Entry Point #86 inaccessible due to washouts and flooding.
Affected permit holders are being notified. We will reassess conditions and access routes again on June 24, 2024 and determine if the BWCAW permit cancellations need to be extended. Visitors are encouraged to use extreme caution on canoe routes throughout the BWCAW. River and stream flows are fast moving, and portages may be affected or more difficult to find.
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