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St. Louis River, Forbes Public Water Access Site

Forbes Public Water Access Site provides public boat access to the St. Louis River in St. Louis County, Minnesota, located downstream of County Road 7 near Forbes.

The site features a concrete launch ramp suitable for watercraft up to 18 feet in length, making it accessible for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.

As a Minnesota DNR public water access site, it is typically open 24 hours and offers no launch fees, though facilities and amenities may be limited at this location.


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