Access Site
MN
Big Fork River, Big Falls (E) State Water Access
Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Big Falls, MN
County: Koochiching County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.19502612, -93.79584333
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Big Fork River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
IV-V+
Put-in at this location
B) Big Falls (0.25 mile)
0.3 mi
II(IV)
Upstream from here (22.4 mi from take-out)
A) Hwy.1 wayside to Little American Falls picnic area (18.3 miles)
18.2 mi
2 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Big Falls (East) provides boat ramp access to the Big Fork River in northeastern Minnesota's Koochiching County. This access point serves as one of several launches along the lower 50-mile section of the Big Fork River, which is known for excellent fishing opportunities including smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskie. The river valley transitions between pastoral and wild landscapes, offering varied paddling experiences for canoeists and kayakers.
This location is ideal for day trips and multi-day floats, as the lower river section has seven canoe and small boat accesses scattered throughout, allowing paddlers to customize their route based on skill level and available time. The site supports both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. Nearby amenities and services are available in the Big Fork area, including Bigfork Valley Hospital (258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628; 218-743-3177) for emergencies.
This location is ideal for day trips and multi-day floats, as the lower river section has seven canoe and small boat accesses scattered throughout, allowing paddlers to customize their route based on skill level and available time. The site supports both motorized and non-motorized watercraft. Nearby amenities and services are available in the Big Fork area, including Bigfork Valley Hospital (258 Pine Tree Drive, Bigfork, MN 56628; 218-743-3177) for emergencies.