Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Straight Slough, is located in Goodview. It's about 39 miles from Rochester, MN, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Mertes' Slough Landing in Winona, about 2.5 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Goodview, MN |
| Water | Straight Slough |
| Park | Prairie Island Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Goodview: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp is in Goodview, Minnesota. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp.
Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp is on Straight Slough.
We have no fee details for Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Prairie Island Park Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Rushford Canoe launch in Rushford, about 19 miles away.
Mertes' Slough Landing in Winona (2.5 miles), Dacota Street Fishing Pier in Winona (2.9 miles) and Huff Street Fishing Pier in Winona (3.2 miles).
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