Vermilion River

Location Northeastern Minnesota; St. Louis County DNR T & W Northeastern Regional Office (218) 999-7923

• The Vermilion River flows north from Lake Vermilion 40 miles to Crane Lake. Portages are established at Vermilion Dam, Shively Falls, Everett Rapids, Table Rock Falls, Belgium Fred's rapids, DaCaigny Rapids, Chipmunk Falls, High Falls, the Chute and the Gorge. Though some portages are long, all are well worn. The long quiet stretches of the river have little current.
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• Rapids are rated from Class I to VI - River rapids ratings.