Birch Lake (Northeast)

The Northeast boat ramp at Birch Lake is a gravel/dirt launch providing access to this expansive 7,074-acre reservoir located northeast of Babbitt in the Superior National Forest. The lake stretches approximately 15 miles long with a maximum depth of 25 feet and features brown water typical of the region. This is one of four public ramps available on Birch Lake, making it a convenient entry point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters.

Birch Lake is a popular destination for both paddling and fishing, with opportunities to catch northern pike, perch, crappie, and walleye. The lake has several major inlet streams and drains via the Kawishiwi River outlet, offering paddlers multiple routes to explore. A backcountry campsite on the lake is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is accessible only by foot or boat, making this location ideal for paddlers planning overnight trips into the Superior National Forest.

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...

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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