Kayaking · Minnesota
Kayaking in Minnesota
3 outfitters across Minnesota. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Mapped river miles
14,730 mi
649 named reaches
Rated 4.5+ on Google
3 of 3
Cities
3
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 3 outfitters listed in Minnesota.
| Outfitter | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Lakeside Kayaks | Saint Paul | 5.031 Google reviews |
| Paddle Bridge Kayak Tours | Minneapolis | 4.964 Google reviews |
| Taylors Falls Canoe & Kayak Rental | Taylors Falls | 4.8756 Google reviews |
Operators
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Rivers
Rivers and streams to paddle in Minnesota
- Named rivers and streams mapped in Minnesota
- 14,730 mi
- River reaches
- 649
- Reaches with a USGS flow gauge
- 142
Rivers with the most mapped miles
- Mississippi River649 mi
- Red River of the North397 mi
- Minnesota River357 mi
- Red Lake River229 mi
- Saint Louis River192 mi
Source: USGS National Hydrography Dataset. Miles count the named river reaches on our map, not every river in the state.
Flow gauges: U.S. Geological Survey. Flood stages and forecasts: NOAA National Weather Service.
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