What’s it like near Lake Sag?

Hi all!

I’m going up next week and gonna do the loop from southern Lake Saganaga and down into Sea Gull Lake.

I’m curious if anyone has been up in that area recently and what it was like? It seems the air quality has been relatively good? Was it difficult/less fun with the fire ban in place and not being able to build campfires? I’m also curious if anyone has noticed a decrease in drinking water quality with the smoke pollution.

I always get a little anxious before going up to the BWCA, though I love it, and feeling extra anxious this time around with the nearby fires.

Thanks!!

Posted Aug 12, 2026, 2:06 PM UTC

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