Access Site
MN
Cannon River, South Alexander Park Access
Source: minnesota_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago
City: Faribault, MN
County: Rice County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 44.30358948, -93.27981181
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Cannon River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
Downstream from here Upstream from here
II
Downstream from here (13.3 mi to put-in)
A) Northfield: Ames (Malt-o-Meal) Dam (*Proposed* restructuring with possible play features)
0.0 mi
I-II
Downstream from here (27.5 mi to put-in)
B) Lake Byllesby to Third Street in Canon Falls (2 miles)
2.2 mi
15 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
South Alexander Park in Faribault provides public boat access to the Cannon River, a popular paddling destination in south-central Minnesota. The access point is open 24 hours and is available for both trailer launch and carry-in use. This location offers a convenient entry point to the Cannon River, which features gentle rapids (Class I-II in some sections) and is suitable for canoeists, kayakers, and recreational boaters.
The park's location on the Cannon River corridor makes it an ideal base for paddling trips in the area. Standard boat ramps typically accommodate 12-18 foot boats, though you may want to contact local authorities for specific details about launch conditions or any seasonal water level considerations on the Cannon River. There is no launch fee at this public water access. For the most current information about river conditions, water levels, or facility details, check with Rice County Parks or local paddling resources before your trip.
The park's location on the Cannon River corridor makes it an ideal base for paddling trips in the area. Standard boat ramps typically accommodate 12-18 foot boats, though you may want to contact local authorities for specific details about launch conditions or any seasonal water level considerations on the Cannon River. There is no launch fee at this public water access. For the most current information about river conditions, water levels, or facility details, check with Rice County Parks or local paddling resources before your trip.