Outdoor Adventures

Canoe these Six Area Rivers to earn your Prairie River Paddler's Patch:

Minnesota River

The Minnesota River is a casual easy going float. A recommended route would be from Churchill Dam near Watson to Prien’s Landing in Montevideo. If you want a little more adventure and scenic beauty, float from Renville County Park 1 to Renville County Park 2. (Where you can experience the biggest rapids on the Minnesota River!) Call the CURE office for a free DNR Minnesota River Map.

Chippewa River

The Chippewa River is a relaxing, family friendly paddle. Recommended route would be to put in at Lentz Landing (near the Easy Bean Farm) on Hwy 40, east of Milan and take out at Watson Lions Park on County Road 13.

Lac qui Parle River

The Lac qui Parle River is a moderate paddle a little more challenging than the Chippewa. This river is usually navigable from late April to early July. Put in at the Lac qui Parle County Park and take out at County Rd 31 south of Lac qui Parle State Park. Visit Tokheim Stoneware on your way home!

Pomme de Terre River

The Pomme de Terre River can be easy and/or challenging due to downed trees (strainers). Put in at Larson Landing, County Road 119 and take out at Appleton City Park or put in at Appleton City Park and take out at Marsh Lake, before the Marsh Lake Dam. Navigable from April to October.

Hawk Creek

Hawk Creek is only navigable from April to mid-June. This is a moderately difficult trip where you will encounter dozens of small rapids. Put in at US Hwy 212 Bridge east of Granite Falls. Take out at Renville County Park 1, enter the Park at north side of County Road 10. The high bluffs are awesome!

Yellow Medicine River

This is considered a difficult river. Be prepared for rocks, rapids, and dead falls. The scenery, however, is worth the risk. Put in at Sorlien’s Mill Site and take out where Hwy 67 crosses the river. Navigable from April to early-July.