Mississippi River, Wolds Ferry Crossing State Wat*

Wolds Ferry Crossing provides public boat launch access to the Mississippi River near Palisade in Aitkin County. This access point serves paddlers and boaters looking to explore this major river system. As a major river (Stream Order 10), the Mississippi here carries substantial flow averaging over 685,000 cubic feet per second, so paddlers should be prepared for strong current and large-scale river conditions typical of the middle Mississippi.

The access site offers both trailer launch and carry-in options suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorboats up to approximately 18 feet. The Mississippi at this location has a relatively gentle gradient of 0.8 feet per mile with an average velocity of 11.24 feet per second. Public water access areas in Minnesota are typically open 24 hours unless otherwise posted. Nearby recreation opportunities include the Mississippi River Headwaters area and Sandy Lake, making this a convenient launching point for exploring Minnesota's lake country and river system.