Hike-in Required
No
Open Year-round
Yes
ADA accessible
Yes
Guided tours
No
Please respect the outdoors by practicing Leave No Trace. Learn more about how to apply the principles of Leave No Trace on your next outdoor adventure here.

The Beaver Bay Wayside is a great place to park for those wishing to view the Beaver River Falls. The wayside is located on Lax Lake Road (County Highway 4) just off Minnesota Highway 61 in the town of Beaver Bay. It is a short walk from the wayside to the Highway 61 bridge over the Beaver River. There is a pedestrian walkway on the bridge. The view of the cascading waters of the Beaver River from the bridge is quite stunning. The Beaver River empties into Lake Superior after flowing under the bridge.

The wayside has a bathroom with flush toilets. There are picnic tables at the wayside. The Beaver Bay Wayside is fully accessible and dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Informational signs provide historical background about the area as well as information about several nearby trails including the Gitchi-Gami State Trail. The Gitchi-Gami State Trail can be accessed directly from the wayside.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Pros

Easy access to beautiful cascades.

Cons

Traffic noise.

Pets allowed

Allowed with Restrictions

Features

ADA accessible
Covered picnic areas
Family friendly
Flushing toilets
Waterfalls
Near lake or river
Picnic tables

Location

Nearby Adventures

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Comments

Have updates, photos, alerts, or just want to leave a comment?
Sign In and share them.