Mississippi River: St. Cloud to Anoka

Location

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Central Minnesota; Stearns, Benton, Wright, Sherburne, Hennepin, and Anoka Counties


DNR T & W
Central Regional Office
(651) 259-5841

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  • Rolling, forested bluffs and numerous accesses and rest areas make the Mississippi River from St. Cloud to Anoka a popular route for day-long canoe trips. The river flows through riffles and across many sandbars, where you can relax and enjoy flat-water paddling.
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  • This section of the Mississippi is designated as a wild and scenic river.
  • No major rapids - River rapids ratings.

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