Sea Gull Lake (East)

Located in Grand Marais, Cook County, this public boat launch provides access to Sea Gull Lake, a large 3,958-acre water body with a maximum depth of 145 feet. The ramp is situated on the east side of the lake and serves as a primary entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Facilities at the access site include a vault toilet and a designated swimming beach, making it a convenient starting point for day trips or longer paddling adventures.

Sea Gull Lake is part of the Superior National Forest backcountry system and offers multiple campsites throughout the lake. If you plan to camp overnight, note that all campsites must be used on Sea Gull Lake itself, and this launch becomes the alternate access point when Entry Point 54 reaches capacity. Backcountry campsites are first-come, first-served and feature fire grates and latrines. The lake's size and depth make it suitable for various paddling skill levels, though conditions should be assessed before launching. Additional amenities like volleyball courts, basketball hoops, and horseshoe pits are available at the facility on the dam side of the park.

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 6 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes...

This is one of our Backcountry sites which is a near- wilderness single party site and is accessible only by foot or boat. These sites are first come, first served. There are 6 sites on this lake, each have a fire grate, a latrine and may have a picnic table. A few reminders: Hang food packs, put your fire out each time you leave your campsite, treat or boil all water, wash yourself and dishes at least 150ft from any body of water, pack out all garbage and Leave No Trace. Use a Forest Map to locate campsites and accesses. (You can purchase a map on line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/ or at any of the District offices or by mail.)

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