The water tower in St. Hilaire. Photo by Dave Arscott.

Island Park has carry-in access and is 10 miles (16 km) downstream from Thief River Falls. The park has picnic shelters, volleyball, toilets, and drinking water. Camping is allowed (check for fees). There are also RV hook-ups and a band shell for summer festivals and concerts (to reserve the area contact the city). From St. Hilaire it is about 22 miles (36 km) to Red Lake Falls. The river picks up speed and flows through several class II rapids, making travel faster pace. Canoeing at low water levels will be difficult.

One of the possible carry-in access points at Island Park. Photo by D. Arscott.

Picnic shelters at Island Park. Photo by D. Arscott

Wide open spaces for tossing a little frisbee are plentiful in Island Park. Photo by D. Arscott