Watonwan River

Location Southwestern Minnesota; Blue Earth and Watonwan Counties DNR Parks and Trails Southern Regional Office 507-359-6067

• Although the river flows quickly at times, the river is generally plac id. The most enjoyable portion for paddlers is from Madelia to its confluence with the Blue Earth River at Garden City, approximately 30 miles distance. The Blue Earth River, from below the Rapidan Dam to its confluence with the Minnesota River at Sibley Park in Mankato, offers some of the most scenic and interesting paddling in the area.
• For more information on the Watonwan River, please refer to section three of the Minnesota River series: 3: State Hwy 4 to LeSueur
• No major rapids - River rapids ratings.