Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Cannon River, is located in Northfield. The drive from Saint Paul covers roughly 34 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Albers County Park Boat Ramp in Dundas is 6.8 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Northfield, MN |
| Water | Cannon River |
| Park | Riverside Lions Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in Minnesota, including Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
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A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp is in Northfield, Minnesota. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Cannon River.
Fees for Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Riverside Lions Park Boat Ramp and don't block the lane. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Byllesby Regional Park Kayak Launch in Cannon Falls, about 11 miles away.
Albers County Park Boat Ramp in Dundas (6.8 miles), Circle Lake Public Water Access in Lonsdale (9.8 miles) and Lilac Landing in Cannon Falls (11 miles).
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