Des Moines River Access, a public boat ramp, is located in Windom. Sioux Falls is the nearest big city, about 82 miles away. If it's full, Anderson Park Boat Ramp in Spirit Lake is 18 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Windom, MN |
| Water | Des Moines River |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Des Moines River Access: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Des Moines River Access is in Windom, Minnesota. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Des Moines River Access.
It gives you access to Des Moines River.
We don't have fee information for Des Moines River Access, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Kayaks are usually fine at Des Moines River Access as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Anderson Park Boat Ramp in Spirit Lake, about 18 miles away.
Anderson Park Boat Ramp in Spirit Lake (18 miles).
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