Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Rochester, MN
We know of one kayak launch in and around Rochester. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 3 more are within 50 miles.
- 10 mi
Allis Park Canoe Launch
Oronoco - 38 mi
Rushford Canoe launch
Rushford - 40 mi
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Kayak Launch
Cannon Falls - 42 mi
Lake Byllesby Regional Park Kayak Launch
Cannon Falls
Boat ramps near Rochester
- Chester Lake Boat Launch Eyota, 8 mi
- Fisherman's Oronoco, 11 mi
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Illustration Life jackets
The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Rochester: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Rochester, MN?
In and around Rochester we know of Allis Park Canoe Launch in Oronoco.
What other kayak launches are near Rochester?
Within 50 miles: Rushford Canoe launch (Rushford, 38 miles), Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Kayak Launch (Cannon Falls, 40 miles) and Lake Byllesby Regional Park Kayak Launch (Cannon Falls, 42 miles).
Do you need a life jacket to kayak near Rochester?
Bring an approved life jacket for each person; that is required on federal waters and in Minnesota. Non-motorized boats longer than 10 feet must be registered in Minnesota.
To look further out, search the map from Rochester. Before you go to Rochester: How to launch a kayak or canoe.