Knife River was built in the early 1970s and operated as a private marina under Lake County ownership until the Minnesota DNR took over in 2001. The marina and access were acquired to assure continued public access to Lake Superior, provide a safe harbor and needed services to enhance the Lake Superior Small Craft Harbor System. This 100 slip full-service marina is operated for the DNR by Knife River Marina, 218-834-6076.Caution: Storms can create large waves in the harbor entrance.
Amenities:Double launch ramp.One roll-in ramp dock and adjacent fuel dock.
Paved and gravel parking for 25 car/trailers (follow directional signs for parking).
Portable restroom.
Diesel and premium gas available.
Full service marina, with seasonal and transient slips, pump-out, boat haul-out and repair, winter storage, yacht club and ship store.
Entrance navigation light #16495.
Restaurant and shops in vicinity.
Location: 18.5 miles northeast of the Duluth Harbor Entry, 9 miles northeast of McQuade and 7 miles southwest of Two Harbors.Approximate GPS Coordinates: Lat 46º 56.37 Lon 91º 46.44Map it