Low recreational use. A relatively small stream in Minnesota portion. Good canoeing and limited fishing. 1982 S, R Upper portion has some very wild and scenic areas. Has some difficult rapids through high granite walled gorges.
Lower segment is more placid with long quiet pools.
A good recreational river with some challenging canoeing. Authorized for study for State Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Corridor generally well wooded. Low to moderate recreational use. Flows for many miles through Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.