Minnesota · Canoeing · Orr

Loon River

0.1 mi
distance
1,180 ft
high point
Aug
best months

Is Loon River open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Superior National Forest. It doesn't name Loon River, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Superior National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Loon River is a paddling stretch in Minnesota. It flows year-round. USGS models an average flow of about 3,335 cfs.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Loon River · Crane Lake (E) Public Water Access Site · Hunting Shack River Route
  • Best time to go · Aug

    Best time to visit Loon River

    Best months: August. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      15° / -8°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      21° / -6°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      34° / 8°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      48° / 23°

      11 wet

    5. May

      61° / 35°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 46°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 48°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      64° / 41°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      50° / 31°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      33° / 17°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      21° / 2°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orr 3e, MN, 24 mi away at 1,315 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Superior National Forest · Order dated July 12, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Aug 25, 2026 · Forest Service