Every public boat ramp and launch on Cottonwood River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
8 public launches · 8 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: Brown County
Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: Follow 260th Ave south out of Sleepy Eye for 4 miles to the access.
Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: From US 14, just east of Sleepy Eye, follow 250th Ave south for 1.7 miles to the access.
Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by Cottonwood County
Directions: From US-14, just east of Essig, follow CR 11 south for 3.2 miles to the access.
Springfield, Brown County
Managed by Brown County
Directions: Head west out of Springfield on US-14 for 2.8 miles to County Highway 2. Follow County Highway 2 south for 2.4 miles to the access.
Sleepy Eye, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 3.6 miles south of Sleepy Eye on Highway 4.
Springfield, Brown County
Managed by City of Springfield
Directions: In Springfield's Riverside Park off of S Cass Ave.
New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In New Ulm under Hwy #15 Bridge
New Ulm, Brown County
Managed by City of New Ulm
Directions: In the south side of New Ulm off of Cottonwood St.