Paddling near Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul sits in Ramsey County at the heart of the Twin Cities metro, where the Mississippi River forms a natural paddling corridor and hundreds of lakes dot the surrounding seven-county area. The Mississippi River State Water Trail, Lake Phalen, and a chain of connected lakes in Keller Regional Park are among the most-used local paddling destinations, drawing kayakers, canoeists, and SUP paddlers of all skill levels.
Top waters to paddle near Saint Paul
Mississippi River
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Lake Minnetonka
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Rum River
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Willow River
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Kinnickinnic River
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Vermillion River
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Apple River
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Sunrise River
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Cannon River
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Lake Pepin
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