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Minnesota River, Skalbekken Public Hand Launch

Skalbekken County Park offers a concrete-plank boat ramp located ¾ mile from the park road entrance, providing access to the Minnesota River for paddling and fishing.

The 400-acre park features 14 rustic campsites, shelters, restrooms, water, and picnic areas, making it a convenient multi-day paddling destination along the Taoyateduta Historic Water Trail. The park is situated 3.

2 miles downstream from Upper Sioux Agency State Park and includes a scenic rocky sandbar where Hawk Creek feeds into the Minnesota River.


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