Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Heat Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Heat Advisory
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:58 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 13.08 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 Minnesota River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 05316580 — MINNESOTA RIVER AT MORTON, MN · 15.1 mi from Minnesota River
Launch Light & Moon — July 11
local timeWaning Crescent (8% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access
| Location | Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Minnesota River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 44.873626, -93.189575 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Dakota |
Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access is a public boat launch providing access to Minnesota River in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota at coordinates 44.87363, -93.18958. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access is a public boat launch on Minnesota River in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Dakota 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: Natural, launch lanes: 1, launch type: Carry-In. 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 Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory • public launch in Dakota • fishing access on Minnesota River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Natural |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Launch Type | Carry-In |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Managed By | DNR Division of Parks and Trails |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access
Is Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access free to use?
Yes, Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota.
What water does Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access access?
Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access provides boat launch access to Minnesota River in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, Minnesota.
How do I get to Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access?
Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access is located at coordinates 44.873626, -93.189575 in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, 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 Minnesota River, Fort Snelling Entrance Portage Public Water Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.