You'll find Fountain City Upper Boat Landing on Mississippi River in Goodview. It's a public boat ramp. Expect a launch or parking fee here. From Rochester it's roughly 38 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Fountain City Lower Boat Landing in Goodview, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Goodview, MN |
| Water | Mississippi River |
| Surface | unpaved |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Closures and rules for Fountain City Upper Boat Landing: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Fountain City Upper Boat Landing is in Goodview, Minnesota. There is no street address for Fountain City Upper Boat Landing in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Mississippi River, in Goodview.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Fountain City Upper Boat Landing clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rushford Canoe launch in Rushford, about 23 miles away.
Fountain City Lower Boat Landing in Goodview (under 1 mile), Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp in Goodview (3.9 miles) and Mertes' Slough Landing in Winona (6 miles).
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