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Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:52 PM
Water level
10.08 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 Des Moines River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
10.08ft
Streamflow
73.00cfs

Source: USGS station 05475350DES MOINES RIVER ABOVE WINDOM, MN · 10 mi from Des Moines River

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
5:27 AM
Sunrise
6:01 AM
Sunset
8:52 PM
Last Light
9:26 PM

Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site

Quick facts about Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site
LocationWindom, Minnesota
WaterbodyDes Moines River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates43.874261, -95.134801
HoursCheck on site
CountyCottonwood

Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Des Moines River in Windom, Minnesota at coordinates 43.87426, -95.13480. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).

Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Des Moines River in Windom, Cottonwood 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 launch type: Carry-In, managed by: DNR Division of Parks and Trails. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near Windom • public launch in Cottonwood • fishing access on Des Moines River • Minnesota boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site
Launch TypeCarry-In
Managed ByDNR Division of Parks and Trails

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site

Is Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site free to use?

Yes, Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Windom, Minnesota.

What water does Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site access?

Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Des Moines River in Windom, Minnesota.

How do I get to Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site?

Des Moines River, Hwy 13 Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 43.874261, -95.134801 in Windom, Minnesota. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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