Minnesota whitewater - Big Fork, Koochiching County

Koochiching county, Big Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS IV-V+     0.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Minnesota is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The scenic beauty of Minnesota and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are not so many other good spots for that around here. The Big Falls stretch of Big Fork
    is 0.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a very short section so better bring some good walking shoes. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are sure to keep you coming back for more. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Big Falls section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of rain that falls at Big Fork is close to the national average; June is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. Going for a hike on the Wisner Trail is always a brilliant adventure.
Summer at Big Fork arrives with high temperatures in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 10's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Big Fork drop into the-20's.
 

Big Fork, Big Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V+
Length: 0.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.19495
Longitude: -93.80056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 48.19547
Longitude: -93.81987

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Current weather conditions at Big Fork, Minnesota
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Local climate location: BIG FALLS 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Walleye Inn Motel, Baudette
16 miles away
The Walleye Inn Motel is located on the west edge of town, right on main highway 11 that runs through town. 500 Miles of groomed snowmobile and ATV trail and a paved walking track are nearby, varied t...

Holiday Inn International Falls,Mn, International Falls
32 miles away
Welcome to the heart of vacation paradise! Located on beautiful Rainy River, you will have easy access to the wilderness areas of Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park and our international neighbor, C...

Budget Host Inn Intl Falls, International Falls
33 miles away
We are located West on highway 11-71, just 9 blocks from Highway 53. We offer 28 spacious rooms and efficiency apartments. For those who are traveling by Motorcycle, please request cleaning rags avai...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bemidji, Minnesota, the metro area neareast to Big Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Fork.
 Whitewater Near Big Fork:
Big Fork, Itasca/Koochiching County , 21 miles away, Class II(IV) - 14 miles long (CR229 to Little American Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Big Fork:
Buena Vista, Minnesota , 78 miles away, 230 vertical feet
Giants Ridge, Minnesota , 108 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 129 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Minnesota , 136 miles away, 290 vertical feet
Wild Mountain, Minnesota , 151 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Trollhaugen, Wisconsin , 155 miles away, 260 vertical feet
Hyland Ski, Minnesota , 157 miles away, 175 vertical feet
Buck Hill, Minnesota , 164 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota , 166 miles away, 290 vertical feet
Afton Alps, Minnesota , 169 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Fork:
Big Falls Motel, Big Falls , 4 miles away
Walleye Inn Motel, Baudette , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn International Falls,Mn, International Falls , 32 miles away
Budget Host Inn Intl Falls, International Falls , 33 miles away
Budget Host Inn, International Falls , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Fork:
Giant Pine Campground, Koochiching County, 17 miles away
Eric's Place, International Falls, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Big Fork:
Wisner Trail, Koochiching County , 13 miles away
Cutfoot Sioux Trail, Koochiching County , 16 miles away
Plum Creek Trail, Itasca County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Fork:
Voyageurs National Park, International Falls - MN , 33 miles away

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