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Root River Chatfield Boat Ramp

Chatfield Public Hand Launch is a carry-in access point on the North Branch of the Root River near Chatfield, Minnesota, providing paddlers with a convenient put-in for canoe and kayak trips on this scenic trout stream.

The launch is located at the County Road 2 bridge and serves as a starting point for multi-day paddling adventures through the Driftless Area's dramatic bluff landscape.


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