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Minnesota River, MN Valley Refuge - Russel Public Water Access Site

Russel Public Water Access Site is a trailer access point located at river mile 10. 4 on the Minnesota River in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, providing convenient boat launch access for paddlers and anglers.

This location serves as a practical put-in or take-out point along the lower Minnesota River corridor near the Twin Cities metro area, with access to a section of river featuring sandbars and proximity to Fort Snelling State Park downstream.


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