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Minnesota | Twin Cities North Metro
Rum River
North County Park to Germanium
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Gauge
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Quick facts
Plan
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Access plan
Access, shuttle, and map
Put in at Rum River North County Park and take out at the Germanium / Brookview Park access in Ramsey for a fuller lower-Rum day. This keeps the official St. Francis gauge in the route story while extending the mileage well past the casual park-to-park float.
Put-in
Rum River North County Park accessOpen mapThe Ramsey finish is a city-park carry-in access, not a large trailer-ramp complex, so confirm the landing and parking layout before launching.
Take-out
Germanium carry-in access at Brookview ParkOpen mapBecause the route is longer than it first looks on the map, low water or debris can turn a casual plan into a slower all-day effort.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- The Ramsey finish is a city-park carry-in access, not a large trailer-ramp complex, so confirm the landing and parking layout before launching.
- Because the route is longer than it first looks on the map, low water or debris can turn a casual plan into a slower all-day effort.
Watch for
- Long-day fatigue on a route that remains easy but not short.
- Downed trees, snags, or debris after storms.
- Slow progress or occasional dragging when the gauge is near the low-water floor.
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Sources
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Why this scoreToday's data confidence is checking
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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 | Rum River near St. Francis, MN |
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| Target band | 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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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.
- DNR bands600 / 1,000 / 2,000 / 3,000 cfs
MN DNR interprets the St. Francis 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.
- Official route contextAbout 14.2 river miles
The DNR Rum River Map 3 PDF places Rum River North County Park at river mile 23.2 and the Germanium carry-in access at river mile 9.0 in Brookview City Park.
- Corridor supportCounty corridor with mid-route campsites
Anoka County describes the lower Rum canoe corridor from St. Francis through Rum River Central Regional Park toward Anoka, and DNR Map 3 lists Central watercraft campsites and services along the way.
- Germanium endpoint detailBrookview Park at 17200 Germanium Street NW
The City of Ramsey parks amenities page lists Brookview Park at 17200 Germanium Street NW and identifies it as a fishing park at the Germanium access corridor.
- Primary cautionSnags and long-day pace
DNR says lower-Rum hazards include downed trees and snags. On a 14-mile corridor, that matters more than on the shorter park-to-park option.
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Quick answers
Rum River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Rum River?
Paddle Today watches Rum River near St. Francis, MN and treats 1,000 cfs to 2,000 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Rum River route start and end?
This route starts at Rum River North County Park access and ends at Germanium carry-in access at Brookview Park, about 14.2 mi on the water.
Is this Rum River route good for beginners?
This is listed as an easy route, but conditions still matter. Check today's score, water level, weather, and access notes before you go.
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