Lincoln Bridge State Forest Campground Boat Launch

There's no actual boat ramp here — zero lanes. You're carrying or dragging your kayak or canoe down to the river from near the bridge. Works fine for paddlecraft, but don't show up expecting to back a trailer down to the water.

This is one of the better haul-out points on the Pine River. The bridge access makes it easy to pull kayaks out and get them up to the road. If you're planning a paddle, use this as your downstream endpoint rather than your put-in.

The whole area sits down in low ground at the bottom of a long hill. Mosquitoes and biting flies are brutal from late spring through early fall. Bring serious bug protection or you'll be miserable loading gear.

This spot sits right along popular ATV and snowmobile trails, so don't expect a peaceful morning launch. Weekends during riding season can sound like a motocross track. If you're after solitude on the river, get on the water early.

Those five trailer spots disappear fast around trout opener in late April. The campground fills with anglers targeting rainbows around the bend from the bridge. Midweek outside of trout season you'll have the place practically to yourself.