Kemo Lake

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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.

Rules

• Only use facilities that are provided for fires, tents, and waste. Do not make additional fire rings, tent pads, or cat holes. • You will need to pack out your garbage.• Nine people per site limit, group sites are available at some sites.

Directions

North Entrance: East and West Twin Lakes boat landing is 26 miles northwest of Grand Marais. 27 FR 1365 From MN 61 in Grand Marais, take the Gunflint Trail (County Road 12) north for 16.5 miles. Turn left (west) on Forest Road 325 and travel 6 miles. Turn left (south) on FR 152 and go 4 miles to the boat landing. South Entrance: There is also a canoe landing on Pine Lake. It can be accessed from County 27 from the south. From MN 61, take the Gunflint Trail north for 3 miles. Turn left on County 8 and travel along the north edge of Devil Track Lake to County 27. Follow 27 an additional 4 miles to FR 1365. The canoe access is 1.5 miles up this minimal maintenance road.