Pine Island State Forest's Benn Linn Landing Campsite sits along the river in Big Falls, Minnesota, accessible by boat or on foot after more than five miles of gravel road. The site is flat and mowed, with two picnic tables and a pit toilet. It sees little traffic. Mosquitoes can be severe, so bug protection is worth prioritizing. Paddlers planning a float should check river levels in advance, as high water can affect conditions. Pine Island State Forest Sturgeon River Landing Campsites sits roughly 2.7 miles south for those wanting a nearby alternative. The site is free, open year-round, and requires packing out all waste.
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Map & DirectionsPine Island State Forest Benn Linn Landing Campsite is located in Minnesota near Birchdale
Directions
From Big Falls go 1/4 ml NE on Hwy71Then Co Rd 13N2Ml turn L (W) for 1ml R (N) on Benn Linn Landing Rd for 3.5mls
Coordinates
48.25049593 N
93.88588755 W
Connectivity
T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/23/26
VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/29/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobilePossible CoverageVerified by 14 usersLast on 7/23/26
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/29/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 54 min from Duluth, MN
- 3 hrs 15 min from Grand Forks, ND
- 3 hrs 37 min from Fargo, ND
- 3 hrs 48 min from St. Cloud, MN
