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Phelps Mill Public Access

Phelps Mill Public Access is a carry-in access point on the Otter Tail River featuring a 285-yard portage to the river inlet near the historic Phelps Mill Dam.

The county park offers restrooms, parking, picnic tables, and a river level gauge, making it an ideal put-in or take-out for paddlers exploring the Otter Tail River State Water Trail, with a popular recommended day trip extending 11.

8 miles downstream to West Red River Lake.


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