Mississippi River, Lower I-90 Landing State Water*

Lower I-90 Landing is a public boat ramp located in La Crescent, Minnesota, at mile marker 701.7R on the Mississippi River, providing access to Pool 7 of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. The site features a concrete ramp maintained by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with state information signage, picnic areas, and restroom facilities available. This location is ideal for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats onto the river.

The Mississippi River at this location is a major waterway with significant flow averaging 685,000 cubic feet per second and current velocities around 11 feet per second. Paddlers should be prepared for substantial water movement and plan accordingly, especially if traveling upstream. The river in this region features relatively shallow waters with potential underwater obstructions, so exercise caution and watch for submerged hazards. Pool 7 stretches between Trempealeau, Wisconsin and Dresbach, Minnesota, offering scenic Upper Mississippi River Valley paddling within protected refuge lands.

This access point serves as a convenient launch for day trips and longer paddling expeditions in one of the Mississippi River's most scenic and ecologically important sections.