Boat Ramps in Fillmore County, Minnesota
9 public launches · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 3 with restrooms
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Lakes and rivers in Fillmore County
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North Branch Root River · Chatfield, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 2 spaces
- Car parking
- 5 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Stewartville
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Just west of Chatfield on 3rd St SW
Directions
Root River · Preston, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 10 spaces
- Car parking
- 20 spaces
- Restroom
- Yes
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 27 mi from Winona
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.7 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16
Directions
South Branch Root River · Preston, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 2 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 30 mi from Decorah
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Lanesboro on Parkway Ave S
Directions
Root River · Preston, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 2 spaces
- Car parking
- 6 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 23 mi from Stewartville
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: Follow Hwy 21 for 6.3 miles west out of Lanesboro for 6.3 miles to access.
Directions
Root River · Chatfield, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 8 spaces
- Car parking
- 20 spaces
- Restroom
- Yes
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Stewartville
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.9 miles south of Chatfield on Hwy 52
Directions
Root River · Rushford, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 6 spaces
- Car parking
- 12 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 20 mi from Winona
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Peterson off of Mill St.
Directions
South Branch Root River · Preston, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 1 spaces
- Car parking
- 5 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 24 mi from Stewartville
Managed by City of Preston
Directions: West side of Preston on Fillmore St W
Directions
Root River · Rushford, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 5 spaces
- Car parking
- 8 spaces
- Restroom
- No
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 18 mi from Winona
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 0.5 mi W of Rushford on MN Hwy 16, then .5 mi S on gravel access road.
Directions
Root River · Preston, Fillmore County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Lanes
- 1
- Trailer parking
- 0 spaces
- Restroom
- Yes
- Dock
- No
- Nearest town
- 26 mi from Winona
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: East side of Whalan on Deep River Rd, Parking is available about 500 ft east.
Directions