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Paddling

At Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Paddling with canoes, kayaks, rowboats and paddleboards provides a unique perspective of the refuge and can be used as a vehicle to enjoy wildlife observation, photography and hunting.

Hours

Daily from 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. 

Locations

Paddling is allowed on Rice Lake, Skunk Lake, Mud Lake and local rivers following both the refuge and Minnesota boating regulations.

Know Before You Go

Please refer to the full list of refuge rules and policies before visiting.

Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Public Use Brochure and MapPDF0 BMarch 8, 2023

Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Activities

A group of people hiking single file in a wooded area with logs of new, green growth.
Hiking
A woman waterfowl hunting by a wetland at sunset
Hunting
Double set of cross-country ski grooves in the snow along a trail.
Cross-country skiing
Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
19502 Iris Road
Little Falls, MN 56345-6262
(320) 632-1575
cranemeadows@fws.gov