Minnesota whitewater - Big Fork, Koochiching County Koochiching county, Big Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     0.5 miles   This stretch of Big Fork in Koochiching County is 0.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Koochiching County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling     spots. The Big Falls section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of precipitation falls at Big Fork; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain while February is generally the driest month. For the period of the summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Big Fork. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 10's, and throughout   the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Fork temperatures plunge to the-20's. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Wisner Trail. 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 Paddler input for Big Fork, Minnesota: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Fork, Minnesota 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 the beautiful Rainy River, you will have easy access to the wilderness areas of Rainy Lake, Voyageurs National Park and our international neighbor... 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...   All Minnesota Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Minnesota. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Fork, Minnesota List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Fork, Minnesota. Find a whitewater outfitter in Minnesota Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bemidji, Minnesota 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.       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: 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 SUPER 8 MOTEL - INTERNATIONAL FALLS, International Falls , 33 miles away International Falls-Days 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