Venues
Our favorite Paddling spots From Two Gnarbors to Tofte
Surf Zones, River Mouth “races”, Cliffs and Caves. & depending on river levels, current and a surf wave
Links to directions, video, and short description for each spot is included below each photo
Flood Bay
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A large and shallow bay with pebble beaches and direct park-and-play access right from the parking lot.
This our favorite surf spot along the shore for predicable conditions and long rides.
Restroom Available at Parking Lot
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Flood Bay State Wayside
Free Parking
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Beaver Bay / river mouth
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A two for one deal when the river is full and swell is blown into the bay.
We can expect to find tiderace-like conditions in the river mouth and a surf zone in the surrounding area near the beach.
There’s also a few spots along the shore just south of the river mouth that offer some rock gardening opportunities.
Restroom Available at Marina Parking Lot
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Silver Bay Marina
Free Parking
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Palisade Head
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This is a breath taking stretch of shoreline. Sheer cliffs dotted with caves and rock gardens along the way to some large sea stack caves, arches, and slot.
Restroom Available at Camp Ground Launch
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MN State Park Water Trail Campsite
Free Parking
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Baptism River Mouth
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In the same area as Palisade Head, this river mouth and water shed can deliver some epic tiderace-style paddling with wave trains and strong eddy lines.
When the river level is high enough, this gorge creates some exciting currents and small rapids in the river reachable from the lake.
Restroom Available at Camp Ground Launch and State Park Visitor Center
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MN State Park Water Trail Campsite
Free Parking
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Temperance River Mouth
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Located right on the shores of the Temperance State Park Campground, this river mouth is the most northern venue for the weekend.
When the river is up from rainy summer and fall seasons there can be swift current that reaches far out in to the lake. This creates great eddies on both side of the mouth and an expansive surf zone “lake race”.
Restroom Available at Camp Ground Launch
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State Park Campground Picnic Area
Free Parking outside of campground
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