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A wooden sign in a leafless Minnesota park reads "Nelson Park, Sault Rapids, Rainy River; Boat Launching, Toilets, Picnicking; Constructed by Koochiching County-IRRC NYC." Swings and picnic tables are in the background near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Nelson Park – Rainy River

A wooden sign in a leafless Minnesota park reads "Nelson Park, Sault Rapids, Rainy River; Boat Launching, Toilets, Picnicking; Constructed by Koochiching County-IRRC NYC." Swings and picnic tables are in the background near Rainy Lake. | Rainy Lake, MN

Nelson Park riverside park along the Rainy River, in Birchdale, MN

Public Water Access

Boat Landing

Picnic Tables

Playground

Small campground – no electrical hook ups

First come first serve, no reservations or fees. 14 day limit at the same spot.

Handpump Well

Outhouse

A mostly empty parking lot in Nelson Park, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky, with a single parked vehicle visible on the right side and the tranquil waters of Rainy River nearby. | Rainy Lake, MN
A small red cabin sits among trees near Rainy River and a tranquil lake. A basketball hoop, trash can, and picnic tables are visible on a paved area under a clear blue sky, making this spot in Nelson Park perfect for outdoor gatherings. | Rainy Lake, MN
A mostly empty parking lot with a few vehicles and campers parked near a tree line at Nelson Park. Trees surround the lot, and Rainy River is visible on the left side under a clear blue sky. | Rainy Lake, MN
A small dock extends from a concrete ramp into the calm waters of Rainy River, surrounded by green trees under a clear blue sky in Nelson Park. | Rainy Lake, MN

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