Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:08 PM)
- Water temp
- 74°F
- Water level
- 1.78 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 Rainy River
Updated 47 min agoSource: USGS station 05133500 — RAINY RIVER AT MANITOU RAPIDS, MN · 3.5 mi from Rainy River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site
| Location | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Rainy River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 48.709321, -94.416135 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Koochiching |
Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch providing access to Rainy River in Minnesota at coordinates 48.70932, -94.41613. Data published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR).
Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch on Rainy River in Koochiching 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: 2, 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 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat launch in Koochiching • fishing access on Rainy River • Minnesota boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Slab |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Launch Type | Trailer Launch |
| Trailer Parking | 14 spaces |
| Managed By | Koochiching County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site
Is Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site free to use?
Yes, Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site is a public boat launch with free access in Minnesota.
What water does Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site access?
Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site provides boat launch access to Rainy River in Minnesota.
How do I get to Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site?
Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site is located at coordinates 48.709321, -94.416135 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 8.3 mi of Rainy River, Vidas Public Water Access Site, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.