Twin Lake

The Twin Lake boat ramp provides access to West Twin Lake, a 120-acre backcountry lake located in Ely, St. Louis County. The ramp is situated on the east side of the lake and offers parking for nine vehicles with boat trailers. A parking pass is required for boat trailer parking from April 1 through November. The lake's maximum depth is 18 feet with about 2 miles of shoreline, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorboats.

This launch provides access to one designated backcountry camping site on West Twin Lake, operated on a first-come, first-served basis. The site includes a fire grate, latrine, and picnic table. Paddlers should be aware that this is a backcountry area requiring self-sufficiency—all water must be treated or boiled, food must be hung properly, and fires must be completely extinguished before leaving the site. The Twin Lake system also offers connections to additional lakes and camping opportunities via the Twin Lakes Canoe Route.

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 is one site 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 is one site 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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