Silver Island Lake

**Location & Facilities:** The Sawbill Landing boat ramp is located at a no-fee US Forest Service campground on the southwest shore of Silver Island Lake, approximately 10 miles northeast of Isabella in Lake County, Minnesota. The access features a concrete boat ramp and dock in the middle of the eight-site campground, with three lakeside campsites available nearby.

**For Paddlers & Boaters:** Silver Island Lake is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and trailered boats, though the lake's size warrants cautious cruising rather than high-speed operation. From this access point, paddlers can reach three backcountry campsites on the lake, all managed as first-come, first-served sites by the Superior National Forest. Each backcountry site includes a fire grate, latrine, and may have a picnic table. Standard backcountry practices apply: hang food packs, fully extinguish fires before leaving, treat or boil all water, and wash dishes and yourself away from the water.

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 2 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 2 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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