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Ivan Crawford Landing, Big Fork River

Ivan Crawford Landing, Big Fork River

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Ivan Crawford Landing offer public water access to the Big Fork River!

Rules for this place

The border waters section of the Minnesota fishing regulations covers only the lower reach of the Big Fork River, and the water above that point is not in it. Minnesota’s invasive species law rides home with the trailer: pull the drain plug, drain the water, and leave plants and prohibited species at the access. Part of the Big Fork River is on the DNR’s infested waters list for spiny waterflea, which adds bait and water-transport rules for anyone leaving it; the list gives the exact reach.

Verified 2026-09-07. Rules change; check the official page before you go.

Features and Amenities

Boat Landing, Picnic Tables, Porta-potty

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Ivan Crawford Landing, Big Fork River

48.455548384920114, -93.71979983068911

Day Tripping: Rainy Lake, a Trail Near Ray, and Ivan Crawford Landing

A mid-April day trip from International Falls to Voyageurs National Park, a hunter hiking trail near Ray, and Ivan Crawford Landing on the Big Fork River — all within 20 miles of town.

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