Boat Ramps Nearby
Illustration Ramp etiquette
12 rules regulars expect you to know
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
Ramp etiquetteKayak & canoe launches in Rochester, MN
We know of one kayak launch in and around Rochester. Each spot here is a put-in for kayaks, canoes or paddleboards, from accessible launch docks to simple sandy landings. 3 more are within 50 miles.
- 10 mi
Allis Park Canoe Launch
Oronoco - 38 mi
Rushford Canoe launch
Rushford - 40 mi
Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Kayak Launch
Cannon Falls - 42 mi
Lake Byllesby Regional Park Kayak Launch
Cannon Falls
Boat ramps near Rochester
- Chester Lake Boat Launch Eyota, 8 mi
- Fisherman's Oronoco, 11 mi
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The life jacket rule for every paddler
What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
Life jacket rulesKayak & canoe launches in Rochester: questions and answers
Where can you find kayak & canoe launches in Rochester, MN?
In and around Rochester we know of Allis Park Canoe Launch in Oronoco.
What other kayak launches are near Rochester?
Within 50 miles: Rushford Canoe launch (Rushford, 38 miles), Miesville Ravine Park Reserve Kayak Launch (Cannon Falls, 40 miles) and Lake Byllesby Regional Park Kayak Launch (Cannon Falls, 42 miles).
To look further out, search the map from Rochester. Before you go to Rochester: How to launch a kayak or canoe.