Old Crossing Treaty Park at Huot to Crookston
Red Lake and Polk Counties

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The section from Old Crossing Treaty Park to Crookston is wonderfully forested with some agricultural lands and residential areas approaching Crookston. The river slows dramatically as it moves from the Lake Agassiz Beach Ridge formations into the flat and wide Red River Valley. This section is still floatable even at very low flows (stages near 4 ft. at the gauging station in Crookston). The County Road 11 bridge has no official access point, but it is possible to access the river through the tall grasses. Between the bridge and Crookston's Central Park, there is one low-head dam that you will need to portage. Stay close to the north bank (right bank) as you approach the dam for an easy portage. Exit the river at Central Park to avoid a dangerous portage around the dam in the city center. The dam will be modified in 2004 to a rock riffle and will be much safer for paddling.