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Minnesota | Twin Cities North Metro
Rum RiverMartin's Landing to North County Park
Classic easy Rum day with enough current to feel like a river, not just a slow drift. The main decision is whether the St. Francis gauge is above scrape level without pushing into floody debris conditions.
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Access and shuttle
Put in at Martin's Landing and take out at Rum River North County Park. This is a straightforward scenic shuttle day when the St. Francis gauge is comfortably above scrape level.
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Put-in
Martin's Landing trailer accessThe take-out is a county park, so local park hours or parking rules can matter more than on a roadside access.
Take-out
Rum River North County Park accessDo not assume flood-stage debris cleanup has already happened after recent storms just because the route is usually easy.
Road shuttle
Standard two-car shuttle. Confirm parking rules at Martin's Landing and at Rum River North County Park before leaving vehicles.
More route and safety guidance
- Martin's Landing to North County Park is a long 11.5-mile recommended section. Check same-day river conditions and scan for downed trees or fresh flood debris rather than assuming a recommended route is clear.
- Use the named public landings and county park rules, and stay off private shoreland between them. Carry cold-water and rescue contingencies outside midsummer.
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Data behind the scoreWater levels, published guidance and update times
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| Gauge site | Rum River near St. Francis, MN |
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| Preferred range | 1,000 cfs to 2,000 cfs |
| Low threshold | 600 cfs |
| High threshold | 3,000 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Rum River near St. Francis |
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NotesPublished evidence and verification notes
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- DNR bands600 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 cfs
MN DNR interprets this gauge as Scrapable below 600 cfs, Low from 600 to 1,000, Medium from 1,000 to 2,000, High from 2,000 to 3,000, and Very High above 3,000.
- Route characterEasy scenic day
MN DNR treats Martin's Landing to Rum River North County Park as a recommended paddling trip with few rapids and a wider, deeper lower-river feel.
- Access confidenceVerified
Martin's Landing and Rum River North County Park are both documented public endpoints for this corridor.
- Primary cautionFlood debris
Rising post-rain water can add debris and make an easy scenic route feel less forgiving.
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