Minnesota's many regions create all kinds of opportunities for canoeing. In the northeast, fast and steep rivers plunge towards Lake Superior. In the northwest, the waters are slower and boggier, heading to Hudson Bay. South of Lake Itasca all rivers lead to the Mississippi. The Mississippi, as it flows through the central part of the state, is designated “Wild & Scenic”; great for secluded paddling with lots of wildlife and some of the best fishing. In the west, rivers wind leisurely through the plains. The southeast, untouched by glaciers, is distinguished by dramatic bluffs; some waterways, like the St. Louis or the St. Croix, are suitable for overnight excursions, and some, like Minnehaha Creek, are perfect for a day trip. Guide books and local paddlers will have up-to-date details for specific routes, but these pages will get you started canoeing MN Rivers & Streams in the land of lakes.
MINNESOTA RIVERS OUTFITTERS & SERVICES SPOTLIGHT
Cannon Falls Canoe and Bike Rental Address: 615 North 5th Street Cannon Falls, MN
Phone: 507-263-4657 Web Site: http://www.cannonfallscanoeandbike.com/
Country Camping Tent & RV Park Address: Strike Blvd. NW & 277th Ave NW Isanti, MN 55040
Phone: 763-444-9626 Web Site: http://www.country-camping.com/Canoekayak/canoekayak.html
Cycle Path and Paddle Address: 115 3rd Ave. SW, Crosby MN
Phone: 218-545-4545 Web Site: http://cyclepathpaddle.com
Kato Canoe and Kayak Address: 20092 State Hwy 66 Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-327-7235 Web Site: http://www.katocanoeandkayak.com/
Rivers North Outfitters MN Address: Big Falls, MN 56627
Phone: 1-877-481-2569 Web Site: http://www.riversnorthoutfittersmn.com
Root River Outfitters Address: 105 Parkway South, Box 305 Lanesboro, MN 55949
Phone: 507-467-3400 Web Site: http://www.rootriveroutfitters.com/
Taylors Falls Canoe and Kayak Rental Address: 37200 Wild Mountain Road Taylors Falls, MN
Phone: 651-465-6315 Web Site: http://www.burntside.com
Wild River Canoe Rental(at Wild River State Park) Address: 35373 Wild Mountain Road Taylors Falls, MN 55084
Phone: 651-465-3127 Web Site: http://www.wildmountain.com
Welch Mill Canoeing and Tubing Address: 26389 County 7 Blvd. Welch, MN
Phone: 800-657-6760 Web Site: http://www.welchmillcanoeandtube.com
