#9 Little Indian Sioux River South
Enter at Little Indian Sioux River South and enjoy the solitude of a true wilderness experience. Entry point #9 is located off the Echo Trail on the western end of the BWCA Wilderness. Slide a canoe into the river to start your adventure…no motors, no worries.
From the Little Indian Sioux River South there are four portages to reach Bootleg Lake. These are not super-highway portages with vegetation stomped in all directions but narrow paths for a quiet traveler seeking solitude. Vermilion Granite, the pinkish grey bedrock that covers the region, creates overlooks along the portages. These scenic vistas look down on green wetlands where the occasional moose and calf wander through.
Bootleg Lake is, as its name implies, shaped like a boot. Canoeists rest their boots at one of the two campsites. The tea-stained water supports pan fish and northern pike populations.
One-Way boat shuttles are available for Lac La Croix or Loon Lake.
Questions and reservations taken year-round.
