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Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access

Gun Club Lake · Mendota Heights, Hennepin County

Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access is a kayak and canoe launch on Gun Club Lake in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, with no restrooms. It is managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
1
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
2 spaces
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
No
Lake size
347 acres

Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails

Directions: In Fort Snelling State Park, park at office and use trail to the river.

Directions

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Bait, tackle and outdoor

Gas

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Marinas

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Before you launch in Minnesota

🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.

Minnesota boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.

All ramps in Hennepin County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.