Mississippi River, Bear Den Public Water Access Site
Mississippi River, Bear Den Public Water Access Site
Bear Den Landing is a carry-in access point on the Mississippi River accessible via Beltrami County Road 5 and the Rice Lake Forest Road, serving paddlers navigating the scenic Headwaters River Trail.
This remote location provides river-only access to the Mississippi's upper reaches and is useful for checking water levels via the nearby Beltrami County Road 5 bridge gauge before planning trips through the challenging wetland sections upstream.
Paddlers should verify forest road conditions on the DNR website before visiting, as access depends on seasonal road closures.
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