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Minnesota | Upper Minnesota River Valley

Pomme de Terre RiverKoosman Access to Larson Landing

Upstream Pomme de Terre connector from Koosman to Larson Landing, with the Pomme #1 campsite, Class I riffle context, farm-fence caveats, and the official Appleton DNR gauge.

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DistanceAbout 12.7 mi
DifficultyModerate
Typical timeAbout 4.5 hr to 6.5 hr
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The Pomme de Terre River flows past wooded banks at Appleton, Minnesota.
River contextPomme de Terre River at Appleton river-level photo — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by Tim Kiser
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Access rules, camping and seasonal notes.

Permits, camping and season
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is known. Use the named DNR public accesses, follow Minnesota boating/PFD rules, and obey posted campsite, access, and private-bank rules.
CampingOptions nearbyDNR Map 1 identifies Pomme de Terre #1 as a rest area and watercraft campsite at river mile 19.1. Use only legal designated camping and current posted rules; do not camp on private farm banks.
SeasonApr-OctSpring and early summer have the most reliable depth. Summer lows can make sandy shallows scrape, while rain can push the narrow farm corridor into faster current with fresh wood or fence hazards.

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Launch at Koosman and paddle downstream past the Pomme de Terre #1 campsite to Larson Landing. This fills the upper public-access half above the existing Larson-to-Appleton card while keeping the Appleton DNR gauge caveat explicit.

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Pomme de Terre River, Koosman Public Water Access Site
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Koosman, Pomme #1, and Larson resolve in Minnesota public-water-access GIS with official coordinates and water-trail river miles.

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Pomme de Terre River, Larson Landing Public Water Access Site
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Koosman and Larson are carry-in accesses, not full-service ramps. Confirm parking, mud, and bank condition before unloading.

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Stage Larson Landing first, then drive back to Koosman. Check the Pomme #1 access/campsite and Larson take-out from land because the Appleton gauge is downstream of this split.

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On-water distance12.7 miCreek-focused
On-water timeAbout 4.5 hr to 6.5 hrFull route option
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Pomme de Terre River, Koosman Public Water Access Site to Pomme de Terre River, Larson Landing Public Water Access Site is about 12.7 mi. Use the planner to compare shorter access pairs.

Additional access notes
  • The Appleton gauge is downstream of Larson and cannot show local fences, woody debris, or low-water riffles on this upstream split.
More route and safety guidance
  • Use Koosman, Pomme #1, and Larson as the public access/campsite chain. Do not assume farm banks or nearby bridges are public routine exits.
  • The Appleton gauge is downstream of the route. Make same-day visual checks at Koosman and Larson, especially after rain or when the gauge is near the low band.
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  • Official map route shapeKoosman RM 27.5 to Larson RM 14.8

    MN DNR Map 1 places Koosman, Pomme de Terre #1, and Larson on the Pomme de Terre water-trail route description, supporting an about 12.7-mile public-access connector.

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  • Public access recordsKoosman WAS00180; Pomme #1 WAS02176; Larson WAS00046

    Minnesota public-water-access GIS resolves the selected access chain with coordinates, administrators, and water-trail river miles.

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  • Official DNR bands3.5 / 4.5-6.0 / 7.5 ft

    MN DNR interprets Appleton as Scrapable below 3.5 ft, Low from 3.5 to 4.5, Medium from 4.5 to 6.0, High from 6.0 to 7.5, and Very High above 7.5.

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  • Gauge check during route review · 2026-07-234.88 ft at 2026-07-23 08:00 CDT

    This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.

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  • Camping and hazardsPomme #1 campsite; trees and farm fences

    The DNR map identifies Pomme #1 as a rest area and watercraft campsite, and the DNR segment page warns of fallen trees and farm fences on this sandy-bottom river.

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