Four Seasons Resort

Four Seasons Resort offers a full-service boat ramp and access point on the Mississippi River at Winnibigoshish Lake near Bena, Minnesota. The facility features a concrete ramp with dock space, slips, and mooring buoys, plus additional amenities including canoe and kayak rentals, fishing boat rentals and guides, and a restaurant and grocery store on-site. This is an excellent choice for paddlers and boaters seeking both launch facilities and services in one location.

The Mississippi River at this point is a major waterway with average flows exceeding 685,000 cubic feet per second and current velocities around 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be aware that this is a substantial river with significant flow and should have appropriate experience for larger water conditions. The river's gentle average gradient of 0.8 feet per mile makes it generally navigable, though respect for the current and water conditions is essential. Nearby Winnie Campground (USFS, reservable) is available within 10 miles for multi-day trips.