Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (East)

Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park offers a concrete boat ramp for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats on the Mississippi River in Anoka County. Located at 9750 Egret Boulevard in Coon Rapids, the facility is situated on a major stretch of the Mississippi—a substantial river with an average flow of over 685,000 cubic feet per second and considerable velocity. This is a powerful waterway with a relatively gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile in this region, making it navigable but requiring respect for current conditions.

The 446-acre regional park provides comprehensive amenities beyond boat access, including a visitor center, fishing pier, picnic facilities, and trails. The park operates from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm daily, with a vehicle entry fee. Before planning your trip, check current conditions and any access restrictions related to ongoing dam improvements. Given the Mississippi's size and flow characteristics at this location, this access point is best suited for experienced paddlers and boaters familiar with larger river systems.