Access Site
MN
Big Fork River, Big Falls (W) State Water Access
Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Big Falls, MN
County: Koochiching County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 48.19747140, -93.80513129
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
IV-V+
Take-out
Big Fork - B) Big Falls (0.25 mile)
Current Conditions
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• 500.00-3000.00 cfs
Big Fork River at Big Falls, MN
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 (22.9 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 (West) is a boat ramp providing access to the Big Fork River in Koochiching County, Minnesota. Located near Big Falls, this access point serves as one of seven canoe and small boat launches along the lower 50 miles of the Big Fork River, making it ideal for planning day floats of varying distances. The site is positioned to access a section of river known for its mix of pastoral and wild character.
The lower Big Fork River offers excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskie, making it attractive for anglers as well as paddlers. Whether you're planning a canoe trip, kayak paddle, or small boat outing, this access point provides convenient entry to this scenic river corridor. Paddlers should coordinate their trip with other nearby access sites along the 50-mile stretch to plan appropriate float distances for their skill level and schedule.
The lower Big Fork River offers excellent fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, walleye, northern pike, and muskie, making it attractive for anglers as well as paddlers. Whether you're planning a canoe trip, kayak paddle, or small boat outing, this access point provides convenient entry to this scenic river corridor. Paddlers should coordinate their trip with other nearby access sites along the 50-mile stretch to plan appropriate float distances for their skill level and schedule.