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Norway Point

Norway Point is located on the St. Louis River and has a picnic area and boat launch. Fish found in the river include northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and pan fish.

Off Norway Point, the river is navigable by small boat and motor or canoe. Further up and down the river you will run into boulders and shallow water and a canoe is the recommended mode of travel.

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

When visiting, please remember

  • No vehicles may park on the grass or where they impede traffic.
  • Please use facilities provided.
  • Pack out all waste, do not burn paper or other garbage.
  • Water from lakes must be treated, boiled, or filtered before use.

No Fees are required for this site.

This section of the St. Louis River is not recommended for pets due to the whitewater. 

Offices: Laurentian District Office

Address: 318 Forestry Road Aurora, MN 55705
Phone: (218) 453-8650
Hours: April 28 – September 30, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed weekends, providing full services. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: SM.FS.Superior_NF@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.44165405

Longitude: -92.14347844

Directions

Norway Point is located about 7 miles south of Hoyt Lakes, MN.

  • Take County Highway 110 east of Hoyt Lakes for 1.5 miles.
  • Turn right (south) on Forest Road 130/Mooseline Road for 7 miles. This is a one-lane gravel road.
  • Turn right on Forest Road 780 for 0.7 mile to the St. Louis River. Turn left onto Salo Lake Road/ Twp 6210. The picnic area and boat landing entrance is about 1 mile down this road. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/Stream Info

You may find northern pike, walleye, smallmouth bass and panfish in the river. 

Boating - Non-Motorized Info

Off Norway Point, the river is navigable by small boat and motor or canoe.  Further up and down the river you will run into boulders and shallower water.  A canoe is the recommended mode of travel. 

Boating - Motorized Info

Off Norway Point, the river is navigable by small boat and motor or canoe.  Further up and down the river you will run into boulders and shallower water.  A canoe is the recommended mode of travel. 

Recreation Groups

a man in a motorboat on a lake

The St. Louis River is the largest tributary to Lake Superior and the largest tributary to the entire Great Lakes system.

Last updated March 31st, 2025