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Minnesota | St. Cloud Area
Sauk River
Eagle Park to Knights of Columbus Park
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Conditions
Gauge history and hourly forecast
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Gauge detail
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Plan
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
Launch at Eagle Park in Rockville and finish at Knights of Columbus Park in St. Cloud. This is the medium lower-Sauk card for paddlers who want a fuller day than Eagle-to-Miller without adding the Heims rapid finish.
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Put-in
Eagle Park carry-in accessEagle Park is a popular local launch and fishing area, so scout the exact landing and parking flow before leaving vehicles.
Take-out
Knights of Columbus Park carry-in accessKnights of Columbus Park is the mapped carry-in at river mile 4.5. Identify the carry-out before launching and use it as the planned finish.
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Access caveats and watch for
Access caveats
- Eagle Park is a popular local launch and fishing area, so scout the exact landing and parking flow before leaving vehicles.
- Knights of Columbus Park is the mapped carry-in at river mile 4.5. Identify the carry-out before launching and use it as the planned finish.
Watch for
- Vegetation and slower current when the St. Martin gauge slides toward 14 ft.
- Fresh wood and strainers after storms in this tree-lined lower corridor.
- The mapped boulder-filled Class I-II mouth section begins at river mile 2.5, about two river miles below the Knights of Columbus Park take-out.
- Much of the shoreline is private; stop only at designated public sites.
- Longer-day fatigue and changing weather on an otherwise easy river.
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Score & sources
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Why this scoreToday's evidence strength is checking
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Data behind the scoreGauge, thresholds, and timing
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| Gauge site | Sauk River nr St. Martin, CR12 |
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| Target band | 15.00 ft to 17.00 ft |
| Low threshold | 14.00 ft |
| High threshold | 20.00 ft |
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| Main source behind this score | MN DNR river-level interpretation bands for Sauk River near St. Martin |
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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.
- Current level14.23 ft at 3:00 PM
The official MN DNR St. Martin gauge reported 14.23 ft on July 27, 2026, which sits in the Low interpretation band.
- DNR bands14 / 15 / 17 / 20 ft
MN DNR interprets the St. Martin gauge as Scrapable below 14 ft, Low from 14 to 15, Medium from 15 to 17, High from 17 to 20, and Very High above 20.
- Route shape11.7 river miles
MN DNR Map 2 places Eagle Park at river mile 16.2 and Knights of Columbus Park at river mile 4.5; the mapped Class I-II mouth section begins at river mile 2.5.
- Access supportOfficial city endpoints
Rockville says Eagle Park is used to launch and land hundreds of canoes and kayaks each year, and St. Cloud places Knights of Columbus Park on the Sauk River.
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Quick answers
Sauk River paddling FAQ
What water level is good for paddling Sauk River?
Paddle Today watches Sauk River nr St. Martin, CR12 and treats 15.00 ft to 17.00 ft as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.
Where does this Sauk River route start and end?
This route starts at Eagle Park carry-in access and ends at Knights of Columbus Park carry-in access, about 11.7 mi on the water.
Is this Sauk 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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