Crow Wing River, McGivern County Park, #15 State *

McGivern County Park in Staples marks the terminus of the designated Crow Wing River Canoe Trail, making it an ideal take-out point for paddlers completing a multi-day canoe or kayak trip through Wadena County. The park itself features a pleasant setting with mixed hardwood and pine forest. This access point is particularly valuable as the final takeout in a series of nine county campgrounds and three state campgrounds situated along the scenic canoe trail corridor.

The Crow Wing River in this area is a gentle, meandering waterway suitable for recreational paddling and is well-established as a canoe trail destination. McGivern Park provides the infrastructure needed for launching and landing, serving as a convenient endpoint for paddlers who have traveled downstream through the Wadena County paddling system. The park's location in Staples offers easy access for trip planning and shuttle arrangements.