Fall River

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Know before you go

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This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.

Location

Where Fall River sits on the map and how to get there.

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What’s nearby

Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.

🏞️ Attractions

Fall River WaterfallWaterfalls

The Fall River is a 3.3-mile-long (5.3 km) stream in northeastern Minnesota, the United States. It drops 860 feet (260 m) in elevation to Lake Superior over the final 2.2 miles (3.5 km) of its course.

0.1 km · ~1 min walkDirections ↗

Cascade River State ParkParks & play3 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗

Fish HouseAttractions3.8 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗

Sweetheart's Bluff Sledding HillParks & play4.3 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

Artists PointTrails & trailheads5 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

Old Shore BeachBeaches & swimming6.3 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗

Superior Hiking Trail - Cook County Road 6 TrailheadTrails & trailheads6.8 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗

Murphy Mountain (490 m)Summits & peaks7.1 km · ~10 min driveDirections ↗

Superior Hiking Trail - Bally Creek Road TrailheadTrails & trailheads8.1 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗

Pincushion Mountain (482 m)Summits & peaks9.5 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗

Sawtooth BluffSummits & peaks10.9 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗

Barrier FallsWaterfalls15.1 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

Hidden FallsWaterfalls17 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Circle K4.5 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Johnson's Foods4.5 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Cook County Co-Op4.5 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

⛽ Fuel

Fuel station4.4 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Circle K4.4 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Como Oil and Fuel4.5 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

Harbor Light2.9 km · ~3 min driveDirections ↗
Birch Terrace3.9 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
The Fisherman's Daughter3.9 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗

➕ Medical

Clinic2.4 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗
Grand Marais Pharmacy3.9 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
North Shore Health Hospital and Care Center4.8 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

🚰 Drinking water

Drinking water10.4 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗

🚻 Toilets & showers

Public toilets2 km · ~2 min driveDirections ↗
Showers11.6 km · ~13 min driveDirections ↗

🎾 Sports

Tennis0.8 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗
Baseball3.9 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
Equestrian5.2 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

🏧 ATM & bank

Security State Bank4.4 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
ATM4.7 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗
North Shore Federal Credit Union4.7 km · ~6 min driveDirections ↗

Weather

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Best time to visit

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Fall River?

Fall River is free to camp at.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Fall River?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Fall River?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Who runs Fall River?

Fall River is operated by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

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