Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (6:27 PM)
- Water temp
- 55°F
- Water level
- 5.85 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Chippewa River
Updated 2 hr agoSource: USGS station 05288580 — RICE CREEK BLW OLD HWY. 8 IN MOUNDS VIEW, MN · 6.6 mi from Chippewa River
Launch Light & Moon — October 21
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site
| Location | Benson, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chippewa River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.321819, -95.617474 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Swift |
Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Chippewa River in Benson, Minnesota at coordinates 45.32182, -95.61747. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Chippewa River in Benson, Swift County, Minnesota. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete Slab, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Trailer Launch. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 5 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Benson • public launch in Swift • fishing access on Chippewa River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| Managed By | City of Benson |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site
Is Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Benson, Minnesota.
What water does Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site access?
Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Chippewa River in Benson, Minnesota.
How do I get to Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site?
Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 45.321819, -95.617474 in Benson, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Chippewa River, Swift County Public Water Access Site includes 5 other public boat ramps within 13.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.