Every public boat ramp and launch on Root River in Minnesota, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
9 public launches · 9 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 3 with restrooms
🧼 Boaters must allow inspection at staffed accesses, and inspectors can require decontamination before launch.
Links go to official Minnesota agency pages.
Counties: Fillmore County, Houston County
Caledonia, Houston County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: North side of Houston on State 76
Preston, Fillmore County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.7 miles east of Lanesboro on Hwy 16
La Crescent, Houston County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails · 507-206-2841
Directions: 6 miles north of Brownsville on Hwy 26.
Preston, Fillmore County
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.
La Crescent, Houston County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 5.8 miles east of Houston on Hwy 16 and north 1.2 miles on Co Rd 25.
Chatfield, Fillmore County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: 2.9 miles south of Chatfield on Hwy 52
Rushford, Fillmore County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: In Peterson off of Mill St.
Rushford, Fillmore County
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.
Preston, Fillmore County
Managed by DNR Division of Parks and Trails
Directions: East side of Whalan on Deep River Rd, Parking is available about 500 ft east.