Introduction Welcome to your public lands! Lake Vermilion is one of the largest lakes in Minnesota, with over 40,000 surface acres, 1200 miles of shoreline, and 365 islands. BLM Northeastern States District manages 86 public islands in Lake Vermilion and 7 surrounding lakes in northern Minnesota. This includes islands in Susan, Elbow, Ban, Kjostad, Black Duck, Chub and Long Lakes northwest of Lake Vermilion. Islands are widely distributed, providing opportunities for adventure, exploration, and…
Lake Vermilion Public Islands is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
Lake Vermilion Public Islands is located in Minnesota. See the map for its exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.