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 according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The natural beauty of Minnesota and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The average Minnesota whitewater
    rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can
be paddled as well. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you won't find a large number of other places. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Why not take a refreshing hike along the Wisner Trail. During the months of summer highs here at Big Fork get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 10's with winter lows in the-20's overnight here
 
at Big Fork.
Big Fork gets a typical amount of yearly rain; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.

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, 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...



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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
 Hotels Near Big Fork:
Walleye Inn Motel, Baudette , 16 miles away
Holiday Inn INTERNATIONAL FALLS, 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
Days Inn International Falls, 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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