Twin Lakes Canoe Route

Facility · Minnesota ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Pat Bayle State Forest (State Forest) · Open Access

1,845 ft
Elevation

Six lakes linked by four portages make up the Twin Lakes Canoe Route.  There are five backcounty campsites along the way, and lots of opportunities for fishing and wildlife viewing.  

For a printable pdf file with a map and additional information, click here.

Getting there

47.89876, -90.40360 · 47°53'55.5"N 90°24'13.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in1.31.01.42.12.83.93.13.13.53.12.21.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Twin Lakes Canoe Route

Can you reserve a site at Twin Lakes Canoe Route?
No. Twin Lakes Canoe Route is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Twin Lakes Canoe Route

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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