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Crow Wing River
Wadena County is well known for the beautiful Crow Wing River Canoe Trail. Its name has its origin with the Chippewa Indians; they called it "Kagiwegwon," or "Raven's Wing." The river winds its way through the county from north to south, beginning at the Blueberry Bridge northeast of Menahga and exiting the county at the very southeasterly corner just west of the City of Staples.
Parks Picture Book
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Enjoying the River
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A Good Day to Kayak - submitted
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Almost to Cottingham - submitted
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Chillin in the River - submitted
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Does Not Get Better Than This - submitted
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Dont Forget the Cooler - submitted
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Family Time - submitted
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Floating Firewood - submitted
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Ice Off - submitted
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Its a Dogs Life - submitted
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Just Drifting - Submitted
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Just Floating - submitted
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Maiden Voyage of Authentic Birchbark Canoe - Old Wadena - Submitted
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Ready to Paddle - submitted
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Relaxation at its Best - submitted
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Rescued by Ranger Glenn at Cottingham - submitted
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Quiet Afternoon between Knob Hill And Cottingham - submitted
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Stoppin for a Swim - submitted
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The View from Here - submitted
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Tubing Party on the Crow Wing - submitted
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Under the Bridge on CoRd 7 - submitted
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White Dog Landing - submitted
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Old Warrior Tree
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Fishing at Andersons Crossing
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Beautiful Day
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Canoing the Crow Wing
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Crow Wing River
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eagle 2
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Here We Go
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New sign at Stigmans Mound
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New Stairway Old Wadena
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Pavillion at Old Wadena (1)
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Pavillion at Old Wadena (2)
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Pavillion at Old Wadena (3)
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Rife Memorial
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River Fun
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Starting Out On The River
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Time to Rest
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On the River
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Bend in the Crow Wing River
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bridge over water at Old Wadena Park Campground
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Bullard's Bluff Campground sign in front of trees and brush
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Crow Wing River at Old Wadena Park Campground
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Fence in the foreground and a fire ring and trees in the background at Old Wadena Park Campground
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Staircase at Knob Hill Campground
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Trail and picnic tables at Little White Dog Campground
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View from the top of the trees of the Crow Wing River
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Staircase at McGivern Park Campground
Parks History & Improvements Video
Canoeing & Tubing
Wadena County owns and operates campsites located along the trail and spaced at convenient intervals to accommodate all levels of canoeing enthusiasts and tubers.
There are no dams or portages to obstruct the flow and no charging rapids to navigate, so travel is very enjoyable at whatever pace you choose, and is generally uninterrupted so long as the water stays at a normal level. The average current is about 3 miles per hour, however, this may vary depending on wind direction and speed, as well as the level of the water.
Campgrounds
All but 1 campground are "first come, first serve" and are primitive, but offer some amenities in that there are outhouses, hand-pumped water sources, fire rings, and picnic tables. A limited amount of block firewood is supplied at the county operated campgrounds only. A quiet, picturesque, family oriented setting is what you will find at each of these primitive but peaceful campgrounds.
Camping Fees
Type of Fee |
Fee |
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Camping Fee (A site is 1 picnic table and fire ring.) |
$14 per site per night |
Reservation Documents
Contact Us
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Parks Administrator
Deana MaloneParks
415 Jefferson Street S
Wadena, MN 56482Phone: 218-631-7604