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Phelps Mill Public Hand Launch

Phelps Mill Public Hand Launch provides carry-in access to the Otter Tail River for canoes and kayaks, with a 285-yard portage from the parking lot to the water inlet.

The site includes restrooms, parking, and is located within Phelps Mill County Park, which features a historic 1889 mill building and scenic river views ideal for paddling the slow-moving, meandering Otter Tail River State Water Trail.


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