Every public boat ramp and launch on Cannon River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
12 public launches · 1 with trailer ramps · 11 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 1 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Rice County, Goodhue County, Dakota County
Faribault, Rice County
Managed by City of Faribault
Directions: Follow Co Rd 3 north out of Faribault for 4 miles to 151st St E. Follow 151st St E for 0.8 miles to access.
Cannon Falls, Goodhue County
Managed by City of Cannon Falls
Directions: In Cannon Falls on N 9th St
Red Wing, Goodhue County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Leave Red Wing on Hwy 61 north. In 5.5 miles go west on Green Spring Road then take first driveway south to the access.
Cannon Falls, Dakota County
Managed by Dakota County
Directions: Take Hwy 20 north out of Cannon Falls for 1.8 miles to Hwy 17. Take Hwy 17 east for 4.5 miles to the access.
Cannon Falls, Goodhue County
Managed by City of Cannon Falls
Directions: At Riverside Municipal Park. Contact administrator for directions.
Cannon Falls, Goodhue County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Take Hwy 19 East out of Cannon Falls about 4 miles. Turn north on Sunset Trail. Go 2 miles to the access.
Dundas, Rice County
Managed by City of Dundas
Directions: From MN 3 in Dundas, head west on Hester St. 1/2 mile. The access is on the left just prior to the Cannon River bridge. A load/unload access with vehicle turnaround. Parking is available at Hester and Railway streets, Mill Towns Trail parking lot.
Faribault, Rice County
Managed by City of Faribault
Directions: On the north side of Faribault between 2nd Aveneu Northwest and the dam on the Cannon River.
Dundas, Rice County
Managed by Rice County
Directions: Follow Hwy 3 for 4.2 miles north out of Faribault to 151st St E. Follow 151st St E east for 0.7 miles to the access.
Dundas, Rice County
Managed by City of Dundas
Directions: In Dundas, 3 blocsk south of County Road 1, on 1st Street, on the east bank of the Cannon River.
Waterville, Rice County
Managed by City of Morristown
Directions: In Morristown off of Franklin St
Northfield, Rice County
Managed by City of Northfield
Directions: In Northfield, west of MN Highway 3, on the east bank of the Cannon River.