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French River Public Water Access Site, Minnesota

Canoe and kayak launch on the French River — restroom.

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46.899481, -91.892397 · St. Louis County. Directions → Tap the map to open this water in the live app.

What is here

Type

Canoe and kayak launch

Facilities

restroom

Parking

5 spaces

Listed by

Minnesota DNR public water access site

Minnesota DNR publishes no revision date for this list; it was retrieved on 2026-08-26.

6.5 miles south of Knife River on N Shore Dr

The water you can reach

• French River 0.02 mi · Designated trout stream · designated (MN DNR)
• Schmidt Creek 0.27 mi · Designated trout stream · designated (MN DNR)

A hand launch. Canoe, kayak or float tube; no trailer.

What the river reads now

Live from USGS. A gauge miles away is a gauge miles away — the distance column is there so you can discount it.

The river this is on

• French River Live temperature, regulations, hatches and every access on the river →

Other access nearby

• Lake Superior, McQuade Safe Harbor Public Water Access Site 1.9 mi · boat launch

Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Fly shops nearby

• Agate Bay Outfitters 13.4 mi · Two Harbors
• Sportsman's Choice 15.4 mi
• The Bait Box 15.8 mi
• Southside Bait & Tackle 18.7 mi

Open this water on the map →Every reach around it coloured by today's water temperature, with the access points along it.