Big Falls lures RV campers with Rainy River walleye runs and endless state forest trails. Five parks deliver your base for northern Minnesota's raw wilderness. Pull in, hook up, and paddle remote rivers right from camp.
4 parks found
Big Falls lures RV campers with Rainy River walleye runs and endless state forest trails. Five parks deliver your base for northern Minnesota's raw wilderness. Pull in, hook up, and paddle remote rivers right from camp.
4 parks found
Big Falls hugs the Rainy River in Koochiching County, where anglers cast for trophy walleye from rocky shores. Trails wind through Pine Island State Forest's pine stands and Sturgeon River banks. The town's Wayside Rest offers picnic spots with river views, and locals share stories at the Northwoods Cafe on Highway 71.
Big Falls Campground fits wired families; it packs WiFi, showers, 50-amp and 30-amp hookups for $27 to $35 nightly. Pet owners head to Koochiching State Forest's Johnson Landing Campsite with drinking water and leashed-dog sites. Pine Island State Forest's Benn Lynn Landing and Sturgeon River spots draw backcountry fans who crave campfires and river access.
Big Falls earns fame for Rainy River walleye fishing and adjacent state forests. Anglers boat or shore-fish prime spots near the Wayside Rest. Hikers cover 20 miles of trails in Pine Island State Forest, spotting moose amid black spruce. Campers prize the area's solitude, far from crowds.
Big Falls Campground, Pine Island SF Benn Lynn Landing, Pine Island State Forest Sturgeon River Landing, Koochiching State Forest Johnson Landing, and Pine Island State Forest Benn Linn Landing serve RV travelers. Most cluster in surrounding forests off Highway 71. Expect hookups at Big Falls Campground; others offer primitive riverside pads.
Yes, Koochiching State Forest Johnson Landing Campsite and Pine Island State Forest Benn Linn Landing Campsite welcome pets. Keep dogs leashed at these drinking-water-equipped sites. Both allow campfires, perfect for furry adventure partners exploring Sturgeon River trails.
