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St. Francis River, Co Rd 4, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site

This carry-in access point on County Road 4 provides paddlers with entry to the St. Francis River within the Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, a 30,000-acre refuge managed for migratory birds and wildlife habitat.

The location offers canoeing opportunities on the St. Francis River during periods of adequate water flow, with the refuge featuring diverse wetland and river habitats.

Note that the majority of the refuge is closed to public access from March 1 to August 31 for wildlife breeding season, though the St. Francis River canoe route remains available during this period.

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St. Francis River, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site

St. Francis River, Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Public Water Access Site

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