South Fowl Lake
South Fowl Lake is a large, 1,586-acre lake with 18.5 miles of shoreline that straddles the United States and Canada. Access to the lake is from Royal River from John Lake and then Little John Lake. You can get to North Fowl Lake from South Fowl Lake.
General Information
Dispersed Camping
Access to the 2 sites on this lake is a boat ramp on Johnson Lake, portage to little John, then up the Royal River and into South Fowl Lake.
Each site has a fire grate and latrine.
15 April
Both John Lake and Royal River are within Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, when traveling in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a permit is required.
When visiting, please remember
- 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.
Boating
When boating with your dog, follow all Minnesota State boating laws.
- Use care when getting your dog in and out of the boat to ensure their safety.
- Consider both you and your dog wearing a life jacket.
- Provide shade for your pet.
- Remember to bring their food and water as it may be unsafe for them to drink lake water.
Camping
- Keep dogs on a six-foot, or shorter, leash when they are not inside a tent.
- Store dog food in bear-resistant containers and feed your pet away from the campsite.
- Pick up and bag your dog’s waste. Place it in a provided trash receptacle or pack it out.
- Do not leave your dog unattended at any time.
- Keep your dog in your tent at night.
- Ensure that there is ample water available for your pet.
Trail Use
Dogs are allowed on hiking trails, as long as they are kept on a leash. Unleashed dogs can pose a danger to your pet, the natural resources of the area, and other forest visitors.
Wildlife
- Do not allow them to interact with wildlife
Address: 2020 W. Highway 61 Grand Marais, MN 55604
Phone: (218) 387-1750
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed weekends. No BWCAW permit issuance and no Eastern National Forest Interpretative Association retail sales products. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.06428695
Longitude: -90.00778751
Directions
From Grand Marais
- Take MN-61 North/West for 19 miles
- Turn left onto Arrowhead Trail and drive for 18.2 miles to Little John Lake.
- Portage/paddle to South Fowl Lake
Parking
There is parking for 6 vehicle/trailer parking spaces at Little John Lake.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are not available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond Info
Fish species: burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass, walleye, yellow perch, white sucker, blacknose shiner, common shiner
Recreation Groups
These sites are ones where you travel through Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness to get to where you are going, either paddling, hiking, or portaging from one lake to an
The 4,800-mile North Country National Scenic Trail takes visitors across federal, state, county and private land. Upon completion the trail will extend from Crown Poi