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Minnesota | Upper Minnesota River Valley
Pomme de Terre River
Koosman Access to Larson Landing
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Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
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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Put-in
Pomme de Terre River, Koosman Public Water Access SiteOpen mapKoosman, Pomme #1, and Larson resolve in Minnesota public-water-access GIS with official coordinates and water-trail river miles.
Take-out
Pomme de Terre River, Larson Landing Public Water Access SiteOpen mapKoosman and Larson are carry-in accesses, not full-service ramps. Confirm parking, mud, and bank condition before unloading.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Koosman, Pomme #1, and Larson resolve in Minnesota public-water-access GIS with official coordinates and water-trail river miles.
- Koosman and Larson are carry-in accesses, not full-service ramps. Confirm parking, mud, and bank condition before unloading.
- The Appleton gauge is downstream of Larson and cannot show local fences, woody debris, or low-water riffles on this upstream split.
Watch for
- Fallen trees, farm fences, shallow sandy riffles, and strainers on blind bends.
- Fast rises after rain, cold water outside midsummer, and private farm banks.
- Campsite availability and current posted rules at Pomme #1 if using this as an overnight-capable connector.
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
These are the live readings and threshold notes behind today's score.
| Gauge site | Pomme De Terre River at Appleton, MN |
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| Target band | 4.50 ft to 6.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 3.50 ft |
| High threshold | 7.50 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Pomme de Terre River at Appleton |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Current gauge check4.88 ft at 2026-07-23 08:00 CDT
The current MN DNR feed placed Appleton inside the official medium band during this run.
- 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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Quick answers
Pomme de Terre River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Pomme de Terre River?
Paddle Today watches Pomme De Terre River at Appleton, MN and treats 4.50 ft to 6.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Pomme de Terre River route start and end?
This route starts at Pomme de Terre River, Koosman Public Water Access Site and ends at Pomme de Terre River, Larson Landing Public Water Access Site, about About 12.7 mi on the water.
Is this Pomme de Terre River route good for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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