Ccounty Road 404 Public Water Access Site

Ccounty Road 404 Public Water Access Site is a boat launch managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. It sits in the Kawishiwi Ranger District of Superior National Forest, about 3 miles from the community of Burntside. Typical averages from the nearby Ely, MN weather station point to summer as the most comfortable stretch for getting on the water. July highs average about 79°F with lows near 53°F, and June and August run close behind. May and September are cooler, with highs in the mid-60s to upper 60s. October averages a high of 52°F and a low near freezing. Winter is severe, with January averaging a high of 15°F and a low of -7°F. Rain or snow falls on roughly 12 to 14 days a month from May through October. As of October 2026, Superior National Forest had area-wide alerts in effect, including post-wildfire closures effective October 1, 2026, and a wildfire emergency closure for affected recreation sites. These apply across the forest and can change. Close by are the Science Boulder climbing area and the Crab-Burntside hike, both under 4 miles away. The Circle Route canoe trip and Fenske Lake Campground lie within about 6 miles.