Own a piece of the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. This 160 acres is one of only a handful of private properties still located within the B. W. C. A. and has been in the family since 1891. Camp, hunt, explore or step back in time and build a primitive cabin without the use of power tools. The land is located north of Mud Creek Road and a Special Use Permit would need to be obtained from the U. S. F. S for a foot access trail. +-2,500' of Bear Creek flows along the south edge of the property. The land is a mix of high ridges, valleys and small pockets of low ground with mixed tree coverage including large pine. This would make for a very unique, remote hunting property or to create a legacy family property like it has been for the last 135 years.
80 acres of scenic, heavily wooded acreage only a short distance from Lake Vermilion and many other local lakes. This property is ideal for hunting, camping, and all your recreation desires. Great location for that special private retreat in the forest. The Rice Bay public boat landing on Lake Vermilion is approximately 6 miles away.
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #6083462
Jun 16, 2021
Sold
$47,000
Jun 3, 2019
Listed
$48,500
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Elevated 10 acre parcel located just off of the Mud Creek Road. Wooded acreage with a short driveway leading to the edge of the property and access to power along the western boundary line. This ridgetop land has many large pine and rock outcroppings. The SE corner of the property offers views of Mud Creek and surrounding valley. It adjoins County land on 2 sides and is a short walk to the Mud Creek public landing or a short drive to Lake Vermillion.
LSAR as distributed by WIREX #2147736
Jun 7, 2021
Sold
$100,000
Mar 5, 2014
Listed
$125,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM29388
Jan 27, 2011
Listed
$74,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM28829
Jul 27, 2010
Listed
$74,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM26511
Jun 18, 2009
Listed
$75,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM26514
Jun 18, 2009
Listed
$46,000
NORTHSTARMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #MAM25230
Oct 24, 2008
Listed
$69,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Last updated by owner on Jun 19, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Building Information
Development Status: Raw Land
Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Recreational
Lot Information
Lot Features: Many Trees, Rolling Slope
Road Frontage Type: None
Lot Size Dimensions: 2,640 x 2,640
Lot Size Acres: 160
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $762
Location
Schools Information
High School District: Ely #696
Location Information
Directions: 3/4 of a mile north of Mud Creek Road. Property is located in the B.W.C.A.. Day use permit would need to be filled out before walking to the property (no trail).
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County: St. Louis County
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Home facts updated by county records on Jun 19, 2026
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