About Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area
A concrete ramp provides access to Bowstring Lake on the southern shore of the lake. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 and County Road 14. Bluegill, bass, walleye and other panfish are found in the lake.
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Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area
Max, Minnesota · Itasca County · Facility
A concrete ramp provides access to Bowstring Lake on the southern shore of the lake. The site is adjacent to State Highway 6 and County Road 14. Bluegill, bass, walleye and other panfish are found in the lake.
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47.56100, -93.94592
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Weather at Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
81°/58°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:23 AM ↓ 9:03 PM
Sun
Overcast
83°/53°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 9:04 PM
Mon
Overcast
82°/56°
💧 2%🌬 6mph
↑ 5:22 AM ↓ 9:05 PM
Tue
Overcast
78°/51°
💧 2%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 9:06 PM
Wed
Rain Showers
68°/57°
💧 22%🌬 12mph
↑ 5:21 AM ↓ 9:07 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
Approximately 14 miles northwest of Deer River
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area
Heading to Bowstring Lake Landing Boat Area? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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