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Pine Creek Public Water Access Site

Public carry-in (hand-launch) site on Pine, Cook County, Minnesota.

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54°F Mostly sunny

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47.8952°, -90.4067°

Overview

Pine Creek Public Water Access Site is a public carry-in (hand-launch) site on Pine in Cook County, Minnesota.

It is owned and managed by U.S. Forest Service.

This is a carry-in access designed for canoes, kayaks and other hand-launched small craft rather than trailered powerboats.

Access and Directions

Pine Creek Public Water Access Site is a carry-in / hand-launch access.

It provides public access to Pine.

Recreation

Pine is open to public boating, fishing and paddling; this site is one of its public access points.

Safety

Check the weather before launching, carry Coast Guard-required safety gear, and wear your life jacket. Watch for changing water levels and cold water in spring and fall.

Regulations

Minnesota law requires boaters to remove all aquatic plants and animals, drain all water from the boat, and never move live fish away from a waterbody, to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Observe posted launch rules and local watercraft regulations.

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Physical

WaterbodyPine

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Access & Amenities

Public Boat Launch Yes

Administration

Managing AgencyU.S. Forest Service

Ramp

Launch Access TypeShore Drag

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Location

CountyCook

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Car-Only Parking Spaces4

Lane Count1

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Location

Minnesota

Cook County

United StatesUS

47.89522°, -90.40671°

dnr.state.mn.us/water_access/index.html (Official Website)

Pine Creek Public Water Access Site is a public carry-in (hand-launch) site on Pine, managed by U.S. Forest Service.

Current Weather

Updated 6:27 PM

54°F

Mostly sunny

Feels like 70°

Wind

2.2 mph S

Humidity

89%

Visibility

11 mi

UV Index

8

5-Day Forecast

Fri 1%62° 47°

Sat 25%62° 50°

Sun 65%66° 55°

Mon 91%67° 54°

Tue 55%70° 53°

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Added Jun 26, 2026

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