Island Lake Dam Access
Island Lake Dam Access
Island Lake Dam Rd Access provides a carry-in access point to Island Lake Reservoir with a rest area, making it a convenient put-in or take-out for paddlers on the Cloquet River water trail. A 300-yard portage is required around the Island Lake Dam.
This location serves as a key transition point between the upper Cloquet River (Class I-II rapids) and the lower river section, with access via County Road 4 from Duluth.
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