Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Mississippi River
We count 6 places to get onto Mississippi River, Minnesota, from Minneapolis to Saint Paul. 6 are boat ramps for trailers.
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Boom Island Park Boat Ramp
Minneapolis -
Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Boat Ramp
Minneapolis -
Mississippi River 83rd Ave N Boat Ramp
Minneapolis -
North Mississippi Park Boat Ramp
Minneapolis -
Harriet Island Regional Park Boat Ramp
Saint Paul -
Hidden Falls Regional Park Boat Ramp
Saint Paul
Mississippi River at a glance
| Launches | 6 |
|---|---|
| Boat ramps | 6 |
| Towns | Minneapolis, Saint Paul |
- Minnesota requires boaters to drain all water by pulling the plug when leaving a lake, and to trailer with the plug out.
- Non-motorized boats longer than 10 feet must be registered in Minnesota.
Guides: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
Packed for the ramp
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Mississippi River: questions and answers
How many boat ramps are on Mississippi River?
We list 6 public launches on Mississippi River around Minneapolis and Saint Paul: Boom Island Park Boat Ramp, Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park Boat Ramp, Mississippi River 83rd Ave N Boat Ramp, North Mississippi Park Boat Ramp and Harriet Island Regional Park Boat Ramp and 1 more.
Does it cost money to launch on Mississippi River?
Fees on Mississippi River aren't in our data; ask the managing agency or check the signs at the ramp.
Can you kayak on Mississippi River?
Usually yes. None of the 6 launches on Mississippi River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.
What should boaters on Mississippi River know about invasive species?
In Minnesota the drain plug has to come out before you leave the access, and it stays out on the road. Bilge and livewell must be drained too.